Strong's Lexicon patsach: To break forth, burst into Original Word: פָּצַח Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of breaking forth into song or praise can be related to Greek terms like "ἀγαλλιάω" (agalliaō - to exult, rejoice) and "ψάλλω" (psallō - to sing, make melody). Usage: The Hebrew verb "patsach" primarily means to break forth or burst into, often used in the context of an outburst of emotion or sound. It conveys a sense of suddenness and intensity, typically associated with joy, singing, or shouting. This term is often used in the context of worship and celebration, where the people of God express their joy and gratitude through song and praise. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, music and singing were integral parts of worship and communal life. Expressions of joy and celebration were often marked by spontaneous outbursts of song and praise, reflecting the communal and participatory nature of worship. The use of "patsach" in the Hebrew Bible reflects this cultural context, where worship was not only a personal expression but also a collective experience of the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cause to break or burst forth, break forth with NASB Translation break (1), break forth (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָּצַח verb cause to break or burst forth, break forth with (compare Arabic break, crush; Ethiopic shatter; Syriac is be joyous, hilarious); — Qal Perfect3plural מָּֽצְחוּ רִנָּה Isaiah 14:7 they have broken forth with joyous shout; Imperfect יִפְצְחוּ רִנָּה Isaiah 55:12 (of mountains); Imperative feminine singular מִּצְחִי רִנָּה Isaiah 54:1 (of Zion); masculine plural ׳מִּצְחוּ ר Isaiah 44:23; Isaiah 49:13 Qr (> Kt יפצחו; of mountains); absolute מִּצְחוּ Isaiah 52:9; Psalm 98:4 (both + רַנְּנוּ). Pi`el break bones in pieces: Perfect3plural מִּצֵּ֑חוּ Micah 3:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance break forth, forth into joy, make a loud noise A primitive root; to break out (in joyful sound) -- break (forth, forth into joy), make a loud noise. Forms and Transliterations וּפִצְח֥וּ ופצחו יִפְצְח֤וּ יפצחו פִּצְח֖וּ פִּצְח֤וּ פִּצְחִ֨י פִּצֵּ֑חוּ פָּצְח֖וּ פצחו פצחי pā·ṣə·ḥū pāṣəḥū patzeChu piṣ·ḥî piṣ·ḥū piṣ·ṣê·ḥū piṣḥî piṣḥū piṣṣêḥū pitzChi pitzChu pitzTzechu ū·p̄iṣ·ḥū ufitzChu ūp̄iṣḥū yiftzeChu yip̄·ṣə·ḥū yip̄ṣəḥūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 98:4 HEB: כָּל־ הָאָ֑רֶץ פִּצְח֖וּ וְרַנְּנ֣וּ וְזַמֵּֽרוּ׃ NAS: the earth; Break forth and sing for joy KJV: all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, INT: all the earth Break and sing and sing Isaiah 14:7 Isaiah 44:23 Isaiah 49:13 Isaiah 52:9 Isaiah 54:1 Isaiah 55:12 Micah 3:3 8 Occurrences |