◄ 6378. pak ►
Strong's Lexicon pak: Flask, vial, bottle Original Word: פַּךְ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: pak Pronunciation: pahk Phonetic Spelling: (pak) Definition: a flask Meaning: A flask, typically a small container or bottle used for holding liquids, often oil. Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to pour Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for פַּךְ in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of a flask or container for oil can be related to Greek terms used in the New Testament for vessels or containers, such as ἀλάβαστρον (alabastron, Strong's Greek 211) which refers to an alabaster jar or flask, often used for holding ointment or perfume, as seen in the anointing of Jesus (e.g., Matthew 26:7). This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term פַּךְ, its usage in the biblical text, and its cultural and religious significance. Usage: The term פַּךְ is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a small container or flask, particularly for holding oil. It is mentioned in contexts related to anointing and sacred rituals. Context: • The Hebrew word פַּךְ (pakh) appears in the Old Testament in contexts that involve the use of oil, often for anointing purposes. The flask, or small container, was a common item in ancient Israelite culture, used to store and pour oil, which was a valuable commodity for both everyday and religious purposes. • In 1 Samuel 10:1, the prophet Samuel uses a פַּךְ of oil to anoint Saul as king over Israel: "Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, 'Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?'" (BSB). This act of anointing with oil from a flask signifies the consecration and divine appointment of Saul as king. • The use of a פַּךְ is also noted in 1 Kings 17:12, where the widow of Zarephath mentions having only a small amount of oil in a flask during a time of famine: "But she replied, 'As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a flask. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die.'" (BSB). This highlights the scarcity and preciousness of oil during difficult times. • The flask, as a vessel, symbolizes provision and the presence of God's blessing, as seen in the miraculous provision of oil in the story of the widow and the prophet Elijah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from an unused word Definition a vial, flask NASB Translation flask (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּךְ noun masculine2Kings 9:1 vial, flask; — construct הַשֶּׁמֶן ׳פ, for anointing, 1 Samuel 10:1; 2 Kings 9:1,3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance box, vial From pakah; a flask (from which a liquid may flow) -- box, vial. see HEBREW pakah Forms and Transliterations פַּ֣ךְ פַּ֥ךְ פַךְ־ פך פך־ fach pach paḵ p̄aḵ- Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 10:1 HEB: שְׁמוּאֵ֜ל אֶת־ פַּ֥ךְ הַשֶּׁ֛מֶן וַיִּצֹ֥ק NAS: took the flask of oil, KJV: took a vial of oil, INT: took Samuel the flask of oil poured 2 Kings 9:1 HEB: מָתְנֶ֗יךָ וְ֠קַח פַּ֣ךְ הַשֶּׁ֤מֶן הַזֶּה֙ NAS: this flask of oil KJV: and take this box of oil INT: your loins and take flask of oil this 2 Kings 9:3 HEB: וְלָקַחְתָּ֤ פַךְ־ הַשֶּׁ֙מֶן֙ וְיָצַקְתָּ֣ NAS: Then take the flask of oil and pour KJV: Then take the box of oil, and pour INT: take the flask of oil and pour 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6378 3 Occurrences p̄aḵ- — 1 Occ. paḵ — 2 Occ.