פָּסַךְ (pa.sakh)
pa.sakh
Pasach
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The Hebrew name Pasach, spelled פָּסַךְ and assigned Strong’s number H6457, appears only once in the Bible, specifically in 1 Chronicles 7:33. It identifies a male ancestor from the tribe of Asher who lived during the period before the establishment of the Israelite monarchy. The text lists him as the son of Japhlet and brother to Bimhal and Ashvath, placing him within a specific genealogical lineage.
Linguistically, the name is generally understood to mean "cut off." This etymology connects it to the root verb pasakh, which carries the sense of cutting or separating. While this same root produces the more famous word for the Passover lamb (Pesach), in this personal name context, it likely serves as a descriptive identifier rather than a theological title. Its singular occurrence means it functions primarily as a marker of family heritage within the tribal records of Asher.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Pasach appears in a brief genealogical list in 1 Chronicles 7:33. It identifies a son of Japhlet within the tribe of Asher. The meaning 'cut off' or 'separated' suggests a life marked by distinct boundaries or perhaps early loss, yet it remains recorded in Scripture.
For your faith, this single mention reminds us that God values every individual in His family tree. Even those with names suggesting separation are part of the larger story of Israel. Your place in Christ’s lineage is secure, regardless of how you feel about your own background or past hardships.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Pasach1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פָּסַ֥ךְ1×