Strong's Lexicon Pau or Pai: Pau or Pai Original Word: פָּאוּ or פַּי Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to cry out or call Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for this specific location, as it is a proper noun unique to the Hebrew context. Usage: Pau, also known as Pai, is a location mentioned in the Bible. It is identified as a city in the land of Edom, associated with Hadad, one of the kings of Edom. The name may imply a place of calling or proclamation, possibly indicating its significance as a center of communication or governance. Cultural and Historical Background: Edom was a region located to the south of the Kingdom of Judah, inhabited by the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. The Edomites had a complex relationship with the Israelites, often marked by conflict and rivalry. Cities like Pau were significant in the administration and governance of Edom, serving as centers of power and influence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paah Definition a place in Edom NASB Translation Pai (1), Pau (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָּ֑עוּ, מָּ֑עִי proper name, of a location in Edom, מָּ֑עוּ Genesis 36:39 = מָּ֑עִי 1 Chronicles 1:50; Φογωρ, ᵐ5L Chronicles Φαουα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pai, Pau Or Pamiy {paw-ee'}; from pa'ah; screaming; Pau or Pai, a place in Edom -- Pai, Pau. see HEBREW pa'ah Forms and Transliterations פָּ֑עִי פָּ֑עוּ פעו פעי pā‘î pā‘ū pā·‘î pā·‘ū Pai PauLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:39 HEB: וְשֵׁ֥ם עִיר֖וֹ פָּ֑עוּ וְשֵׁ֨ם אִשְׁתּ֤וֹ NAS: of his city was Pau; and his wife's KJV: of his city [was] Pau; and his wife's INT: and the name of his city was Pau name and his wife's 1 Chronicles 1:50 2 Occurrences |