Strong's Lexicon Pitstsets: Blossom, Bud Original Word: פִּצְצֵת Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּצַץ (patsats), meaning "to break" or "to shatter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "pitstsets," the concept of blossoming or budding can be related to Greek words like ἄνθος (anthos), meaning "flower" or "blossom," which appears in passages such as James 1:10-11, where the transient nature of wealth is compared to the fading flower. Usage: The term "pitstsets" refers to a blossom or bud, often used metaphorically to describe something that is in the early stages of growth or development. In the context of biblical literature, it can symbolize new beginnings, potential, and the beauty of creation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of life, and the imagery of plants, blossoms, and growth was commonly used to convey spiritual truths. Blossoms were seen as a sign of God's blessing and the promise of future fruitfulness. The Israelites would have understood "pitstsets" as a symbol of hope and divine provision. Brown-Driver-Briggs מִּצֵּץ only ׳הַמּ proper name, masculine priestly name 1 Chronicles 24:15; τῷ Φεταια, A Αφεσση, ᵐ5L Αφεσσει. מַּצֵּץ see בֵּית מַּצֵּץ p. 112. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pitstsets, a priest -- ApsesFrom an unused root meaning to dissever; dispersive; Pitstsets, a priest -- Apses (including the article). Forms and Transliterations לְהַפִּצֵּ֖ץ להפצץ lə·hap·piṣ·ṣêṣ ləhappiṣṣêṣ lehappitzTzetzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 24:15 HEB: שִׁבְעָ֣ה עָשָׂ֔ר לְהַפִּצֵּ֖ץ שְׁמוֹנָ֥ה עָשָֽׂר׃ NAS: the eighteenth for Happizzez, KJV: to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses, INT: seven teen Happizzez eight teen 1 Occurrence |