Original Word: פָסַס
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: pacac
Pronunciation: pah-sahs'
Phonetic Spelling: (paw-sas')
Definition: to disperse, disappear
Meaning: To disperse, disappear

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents listed in Strong's Concordance that correspond to the Hebrew פָסַס (pasas). However, the concept of dispersion or disappearance can be related to Greek terms that convey similar meanings, such as διασκορπίζω (diaskorpizō • Strong's Greek 1287), which means "to scatter" or "to disperse."

Usage: The verb פָסַס (pasas) is used in the context of something being scattered or vanishing. It conveys the idea of dispersion or disappearance, often in a metaphorical sense.

Context: The Hebrew verb פָסַס (pasas) is a primitive root that appears in the Hebrew Bible with the primary meaning of "to disperse" or "to disappear." This term is used to describe the action of scattering or causing something to vanish. The usage of פָסַס is relatively rare in the biblical text, and it often carries a metaphorical connotation, suggesting the idea of something being scattered to the point of non-existence or invisibility.

In the context of biblical literature, the concept of dispersion can be associated with divine judgment or the natural consequences of actions that lead to the scattering of people or objects. The notion of disappearance can also imply a transition from a state of presence to one of absence, highlighting the transient nature of certain elements within the biblical narrative.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides a translation that captures the essence of this term, emphasizing the themes of dispersion and disappearance in the passages where it is used. The verb פָסַס is a reminder of the impermanence of worldly things and the ultimate sovereignty of God in orchestrating the events of history.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to disappear, vanish
NASB Translation
disappear (1).

II. [פָסַס] verb disappear, vanish (si vera lectio, compare Assyrian pasâsu, do away, blot out (especially sins)); —

Qal Perfect3plural מַּסּוּ מִן Psalm 12:2 the faithful have vanished (Che Dr) from (among) . . . men; Lag^{Proph. Chald. xivi} Gr We Du read אָֽפְסוּ (Isaiah 16:4).

cease

A primitive root; probably to disperse, i.e. (intransitive) disappear -- cease.

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