Strong's Lexicon puwsh: To spring about, to be scattered, to be spread Original Word: פּוּשׁ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of scattering or spreading can be related to Greek terms such as διασκορπίζω (diaskorpizō - Strong's Greek 1287), which means to scatter or disperse. Usage: The Hebrew verb "puwsh" primarily conveys the idea of movement, often in the sense of spreading or scattering. It can imply a physical dispersion or a more metaphorical spreading, such as the dissemination of people or ideas. The term is used to describe actions that involve a dynamic or energetic movement, often with a sense of vitality or liveliness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of scattering or spreading was significant both in agricultural and social terms. Agriculturally, scattering seed was a common practice, essential for planting and ensuring a good harvest. Socially, the scattering of people could refer to the dispersion of tribes or groups, often due to conflict, migration, or divine intervention. The idea of being scattered also held theological implications, as it could be seen as a form of judgment or a means of fulfilling divine purposes. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [מּוּשׁ] verb apparently spring about, Qal Perfect3plural consecutive וּפָשׁוּ מָּרָשָׁיו Habakkuk 1:8 (but probably strike out וּפָשׁוּ as dittograph see Now); 2 masculine plural consecutive וּפִשְׁתֶּם Malachi 3:20, Imperfect2masculine plural תָּפוּשׁוּ Jeremiah 50:11 Qr (so ᵐ5; > Kt תפושׁי), in both, simile of gambolling calves. II. [מּוּשׁ] verb Niph`al be scattered; — 3 plural נָפ֫שׁוּ עַמְּךָ עַלהֶֿהָרִים Nahum 3:18 (read probably נָפֹצוּ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grow up, be grown fat, spread selves, be scattered A primitive root; to spread; figuratively, act proudly -- grow up, be grown fat, spread selves, be scattered. Forms and Transliterations וּפִשְׁתֶּ֖ם וּפָ֖שׁוּ ופשו ופשתם נָפֹ֧שׁוּ נפשו תָפ֙וּשׁוּ֙ תפושו nā·p̄ō·šū naFoshu nāp̄ōšū ṯā·p̄ū·šū taFushu ṯāp̄ūšū ū·p̄ā·šū ū·p̄iš·tem uFashu ufishTem ūp̄āšū ūp̄ištemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 50:11 HEB: [תָפוּשִׁי כ] (תָפ֙וּשׁוּ֙ ק) כְּעֶגְלָ֣ה NAS: Because you skip about like a threshing KJV: of mine heritage, because ye are grown fat as the heifer INT: my heritage Because grow up heifer grass Nahum 3:18 Habakkuk 1:8 Malachi 4:2 4 Occurrences |