פִּסָּה (pis.sah)
pis.sah
abundance
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun pis.sah appears only once in the entire Old Testament, located in Psalm 72:16. Its primary definition is "abundance," "fullness," or "plenty." The context describes a time of prosperity where grain grows thick on the top of the mountains, suggesting a harvest so rich that it seems to spill over.
Lexicographers note that the exact meaning is somewhat uncertain. Brown-Driver-Briggs suggests it may refer to something "spread out," which fits the image of a bountiful crop filling the landscape. The word conveys a sense of overflowing plenty, marking the messianic king’s reign as one of unprecedented material blessing and security for the people.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word pis.sah appears just once in Scripture, nestled in Psalm 72:16. It describes a harvest so abundant that grain seems to sway like the cedars of Lebanon. This image speaks of God’s desire for His people to live in security and provision, free from the anxiety of lack.
When you read this verse, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of blessing described. Yet the heart of the message is simple: God cares about the physical needs of His children. He promises a reign where plenty is not just for the elite but flows throughout the land, ensuring that even the grass of the field flourishes.
This promise points us to Jesus, the true King who brings spiritual abundance that overflows into every area of life. You do not have to strive for security alone; it is a gift from a Father who knows your needs and provides generously. Rest in the assurance that His provision is sufficient for today and tomorrow.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- an abundance of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פִסַּת\־1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 72:16
Abundance of grain shall be throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.
This verse uses pis.sah to depict a messianic era where agricultural abundance is so great it visually dominates the landscape, symbolizing total security.