◄ 6350. pachazuth ►
Strong's Lexicon pachazuth: Recklessness, wantonness, instability Original Word: פַחֲזוּת Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: pachazuwth Pronunciation: pah-khah-ZOOTH Phonetic Spelling: (pakh-az-ooth') Definition: frivolity Meaning: Frivolity, recklessness, or rashness. It conveys a sense of acting without careful thought or consideration, often leading to negative consequences. Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּחַז (pachaz), which means to be frivolous or to act rashly. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3150: ματαιότης (mataiotēs) • vanity, futility, or emptiness, often used to describe actions or thoughts that are devoid of lasting value or purpose. • Strong's Greek Number 877: ἀφροσύνη (aphrosynē) • foolishness or senselessness, indicating a lack of wisdom or understanding in one's actions or decisions. These Greek terms capture similar themes of frivolity and lack of seriousness, aligning with the Hebrew concept of פַחֲזוּת in their emphasis on the importance of thoughtful and wise conduct. Usage: The term פַחֲזוּת is used in the context of describing behavior that is impulsive or lacking in seriousness. It is often associated with actions that are hasty and not well-considered. Context: פַחֲזוּת (pachazut) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of mind or behavior characterized by a lack of seriousness or thoughtfulness. This term is used to caution against actions that are taken without due deliberation, highlighting the potential for negative outcomes when decisions are made impulsively. The concept of פַחֲזוּת is often contrasted with wisdom and prudence, which are highly valued in biblical teachings. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) reflects this understanding in its translation, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful and deliberate action in accordance with divine wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from pachaz Definition recklessness, extravagance NASB Translation reckless boasting (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַּחֲזוּת] noun feminine recklessness, extravagance; — suffix תָם- Jeremiah 23:32 of prophets. פחח (√ of following; meaning dubious; compare Aramaic מָּחָא, , whence (Frä119) Arabic as loan-word). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lightness From pachaz; frivolity -- lightness. see HEBREW pachaz Forms and Transliterations וּבְפַחֲזוּתָ֑ם ובפחזותם ū·ḇə·p̄a·ḥă·zū·ṯām ūḇəp̄aḥăzūṯām uvefachazuTam Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Jeremiah 23:32 HEB: עַמִּ֔י בְּשִׁקְרֵיהֶ֖ם וּבְפַחֲזוּתָ֑ם וְאָנֹכִ֨י לֹֽא־ NAS: by their falsehoods and reckless boasting; yet I did not send KJV: by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent INT: my people their falsehoods and reckless them nor 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 6350 1 Occurrence ū·ḇə·p̄a·ḥă·zū·ṯām — 1 Occ.