Strong's Lexicon pasal: To carve, to hew, to cut Original Word: פָסַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "pasal" is "γλυφω" (Strong's Greek 1104), which also means to carve or engrave. Usage: The Hebrew verb "pasal" primarily means to carve or cut, often in the context of creating an image or idol. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of shaping or fashioning something from wood, stone, or metal, typically in the context of idol-making. The term carries a negative connotation in the biblical text, as it is frequently associated with the creation of graven images, which are prohibited by the commandments given to the Israelites. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the practice of carving idols was common among various cultures. These idols were often seen as physical representations of deities and were used in worship and religious rituals. The Israelites, however, were commanded by God to worship Him alone and to avoid the creation and worship of idols. This command was a distinctive feature of Israelite religion, setting them apart from surrounding nations. The prohibition against idol-making is rooted in the belief in the unseen, transcendent nature of God, who cannot be represented by any physical form. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to hew, hew into shape NASB Translation carved (1), cut (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָּסַל verb hew, hew into shape (Late Hebrew Pi`el hew off boughs; Aramaic מְּסַל,  = Biblical Hebrew; Nabataean פסלא stone-cutter); — Qal Perfect3masculine singular suffix מְּסָלוֺ Habakkuk 2:18; Imperfect3masculine singular וַיִּפְסֹל Exodus 34:4, etc.; Imperative masculine singular מֲּסָלֿ Exodus 34:1; Deuteronomy 10:1; — hew out stone tablets Exodus 34:1,4; Deuteronomy 10:1,3; building-stones 1 Kings 5:32; with cognate accusative (suffix referring to מֶּסֶל) Habakkuk 2:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grave, hew A primitive root; to carve, whether wood or stone -- grave, hew. Forms and Transliterations וַֽיִּפְסְל֞וּ וַיִּפְסֹ֡ל וָאֶפְסֹ֛ל ואפסל ויפסל ויפסלו פְּסָל־ פְסָלוֹ֙ פסל־ פסלו fesaLo p̄ə·sā·lōw pə·sāl- pəsāl- p̄əsālōw pesol vaefSol vaiyifseLu vaiyifSol wā’ep̄sōl wā·’ep̄·sōl way·yip̄·sə·lū way·yip̄·sōl wayyip̄səlū wayyip̄sōlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 34:1 HEB: אֶל־ מֹשֶׁ֔ה פְּסָל־ לְךָ֛ שְׁנֵֽי־ NAS: to Moses, Cut out for yourself two KJV: said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables INT: to Moses Cut two tablets Exodus 34:4 Deuteronomy 10:1 Deuteronomy 10:3 1 Kings 5:18 Habakkuk 2:18 6 Occurrences |
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