◄ 6349. pachaz ►
Strong's Lexicon pachaz: Recklessness, wantonness, instability Original Word: פַחַז Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: pachaz Pronunciation: pah-khaz' Phonetic Spelling: (pakh'-az) Definition: Recklessness, wantonness, instability Meaning: ebullition, froth Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּחַז (pachaz), which means to be reckless or to act hastily. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of recklessness can be related to Greek words like ἀσώτως (asōtōs - G811), meaning "wastefully" or "prodigally," which also implies a lack of restraint or wisdom. Usage: The Hebrew word "pachaz" conveys a sense of recklessness or instability, often associated with impulsive or rash behavior. It is used to describe actions or attitudes that lack careful consideration or are driven by impetuousness. In the biblical context, it often carries a negative connotation, highlighting the dangers of acting without wisdom or foresight. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, stability and wisdom were highly valued traits, especially among leaders and those in positions of authority. Recklessness was seen as a flaw that could lead to personal downfall or communal disaster. The concept of "pachaz" would have been understood as a warning against the dangers of impulsive actions that could disrupt social harmony or lead to moral failings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from pachaz Definition wantonness, recklessness NASB Translation uncontrolled (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּ֫חַז noun [masculine] wantonness, recklessness, unbridled license; — Genesis 49:4, abstract for concrete (+ כַּמַּיִם like [boiling, or overflowing] water). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unstable From pachaz; ebullition, i.e. Froth (figuratively, lust) -- unstable. see HEBREW pachaz Forms and Transliterations מְפַכִּ֔ים מפכים פַּ֤חַז פחז mə·p̄ak·kîm mefakKim məp̄akkîm pa·ḥaz Pachaz paḥaz Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 49:4 HEB: פַּ֤חַז כַּמַּ֙יִם֙ אַל־ NAS: Uncontrolled as water, KJV: Unstable as water, INT: Uncontrolled water shall not Ezekiel 47:2 HEB: וְהִנֵּה־ מַ֣יִם מְפַכִּ֔ים מִן־ הַכָּתֵ֖ף INT: and behold water unstable at side 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6349 2 Occurrences mə·p̄ak·kîm — 1 Occ. pa·ḥaz — 1 Occ.