פַּ֫חַד (pa.chad)
pa.chad
thigh
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun pa.chad denotes the thigh, appearing only once in the Old Testament at Job 40:17. In this specific context, it describes the strength and stability of Behemoth’s loins. The term refers to the muscular upper part of the leg, serving as a physical anchor for the creature's power.
Its solitary occurrence highlights its use as a concrete anatomical reference rather than a metaphorical concept in this passage. Translators consistently render it as "thigh" or "loins," focusing on the literal description of the beast's physical constitution without adding symbolic layers not present in the text.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word for thigh appears just once in Scripture, nestled in the description of Behemoth at Job 40:17. This rare usage highlights physical strength and stability rather than abstract power. When God describes this creature, He points to the sinews of its thighs being knit together, emphasizing a tangible, unshakeable foundation.
For your faith, this image reminds us that true strength is often rooted in solid, unseen structures. Just as the beast’s power relies on its sturdy legs, our spiritual endurance depends on being firmly grounded in God’s truth. It is a picture of resilience that does not waver under pressure.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- thighs/ its1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פַחֲדָ֣י/ו1×
Key Verses
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Job 40:17
He moves his tail like a cedar. The sinews of his thighs are knit together.
This verse uses the term to describe the physical sinews of Behemoth, illustrating immense structural strength and stability.