◄ 6427. pallatsuth ►
Strong's Lexicon pallatsuth: Horror, Dread, Terror Original Word: פַלָּצוּת Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: pallatsuwth Pronunciation: pal-lah-tsooth Phonetic Spelling: (pal-law-tsooth') Definition: affright Meaning: The term "pallatsut" refers to a state of terror or dread, often translated as "affright" or "horror." Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַץ (palats), which means to tremble or be terrified. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2285 (θαμβός, thambos): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe a state of amazement or astonishment, often in response to miraculous events or divine revelations. • G3601 (ὀλολύζω, ololuzo): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek word conveys a sense of wailing or lamentation, which can be associated with fear or distress in certain contexts. The concept of "pallatsut" in the Hebrew Bible serves as a powerful reminder of the awe-inspiring and sometimes fearsome nature of God's presence and actions in the world. It calls believers to a posture of humility and reverence before the Almighty. Usage: This noun is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a profound sense of fear or terror, often in the context of divine judgment or overwhelming circumstances. Context: • Occurrences in the Hebrew Bible: The word פַלָּצוּת (pallatsut) appears in the Old Testament, notably in contexts that describe the reaction of individuals or groups to terrifying events or divine manifestations. It is used to convey the intensity of fear that grips people when confronted with the power and majesty of God or when faced with impending doom. • Theological Implications: The use of "pallatsut" underscores the human response to the divine and the natural world when it is perceived as overwhelming or threatening. It reflects the biblical theme of the fear of the Lord, which is both a reverential awe and a recognition of God's power and holiness. • Example in Scripture: In Jeremiah 2:12, the prophet uses this term to express the astonishment and dread that the heavens should feel at the faithlessness of Israel: "Be appalled at this, O heavens; be shocked and utterly desolate," declares the LORD. (BSB) • Literary Context: The word is often found in poetic and prophetic literature, where vivid imagery and emotional intensity are employed to convey messages of warning, judgment, or the need for repentance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from palats Definition a shuddering NASB Translation horror (3), shuddering (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּלָּצוּת noun feminine shuddering; — ׳פ absolute Job 21:6; Isaiah 21:4; Ezekiel 7:18; Psalm 55:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fearfulness, horror, trembling From palats; affright -- fearfulness, horror, trembling. see HEBREW palats Forms and Transliterations פַּלָּצ֑וּת פַּלָּצ֖וּת פַּלָּצֽוּת׃ פלצות פלצות׃ pal·lā·ṣūṯ pallāṣūṯ pallaTzut Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 21:6 HEB: וְאָחַ֥ז בְּ֝שָׂרִ֗י פַּלָּצֽוּת׃ NAS: I am disturbed, And horror takes hold KJV: I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on INT: takes of my flesh and horror Psalm 55:5 HEB: בִ֑י וַ֝תְּכַסֵּ֗נִי פַּלָּצֽוּת׃ NAS: come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed KJV: are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed INT: come has overwhelmed and horror Isaiah 21:4 HEB: תָּעָ֣ה לְבָבִ֔י פַּלָּצ֖וּת בִּֽעֲתָ֑תְנִי אֵ֚ת NAS: reels, horror overwhelms KJV: panted, fearfulness affrighted INT: reels my mind horror overwhelms the twilight Ezekiel 7:18 HEB: וְכִסְּתָ֥ה אוֹתָ֖ם פַּלָּצ֑וּת וְאֶ֤ל כָּל־ NAS: themselves with sackcloth and shuddering will overwhelm KJV: [themselves] with sackcloth, and horror shall cover INT: sackcloth will overwhelm and shuddering on all 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6427 4 Occurrences pal·lā·ṣūṯ — 4 Occ.