Strong's Lexicon polchan: Service, Worship Original Word: פָלְחָן Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root פָּלַח (palach), which means "to serve" or "to worship." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is λατρεία (latreia), which also means service or worship. This term appears in passages such as Romans 12:1, where believers are urged to offer their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, as their spiritual act of worship. Usage: The term "polchan" is used to denote the act of service or worship, particularly in a religious or cultic context. It often refers to the service rendered to a deity, emphasizing the reverence and devotion involved in such acts. In the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe the worship practices of the Israelites as well as those of other nations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, worship was a central aspect of life, involving various rituals, sacrifices, and ceremonies. The Israelites were commanded to worship Yahweh exclusively, distinguishing their practices from those of surrounding nations. Worship included offerings, prayers, and adherence to the commandments given by God. The concept of service to God was not only a religious duty but also a communal and cultural identity marker for the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from pelach Definition service, worship NASB Translation service (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָּלְחָן noun [masculine] service, worship; — construct ׳פ בֵּית אֱלָהָח Ezra 7:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance service (Aramaic) from plach; worship -- service. see HEBREW plach Forms and Transliterations לְפָלְחָ֖ן לפלחן lə·p̄ā·lə·ḥān lefaleChan ləp̄āləḥānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 7:19 HEB: מִתְיַהֲבִ֣ין לָ֔ךְ לְפָלְחָ֖ן בֵּ֣ית אֱלָהָ֑ךְ NAS: are given to you for the service of the house KJV: also that are given thee for the service of the house INT: which are given the service of the house of your God 1 Occurrence |
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