פִּקָּדוֹן (piq.qa.don)
piq.qa.don
deposit
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The noun piqadon refers to a deposit or stored supply, appearing only once in the Hebrew Bible at Genesis 43:12. In this narrative, Jacob instructs his sons to take double money back to Egypt to cover a previous error. The word describes the funds returned as a security against any accidental shortage, ensuring the merchant would not suffer a loss.
Its usage highlights a practical concern for financial integrity and trust between parties. By returning the extra amount, the brothers acknowledge responsibility for the discrepancy found in their sacks. This act transforms the money from a simple transaction into a guaranteed pledge, preserving the family's reputation and securing future trade relations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word piqadon appears only once in Scripture, nestled in a moment of high tension between Jacob and his sons. It refers to a deposit or security payment, specifically the extra money returned to the Egyptian official to cover a previous accounting error. This act was not just about settling a debt; it was a gesture of integrity that protected their reputation and ensured future trust.
In our own lives, this concept reminds us that honesty often requires more than just doing the bare minimum. Sometimes we must go the extra mile to make things right, even when no one is watching. This willingness to restore what was lost shows a heart aligned with God’s desire for fairness and reliability in all our dealings.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- <into>/ a store1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְ/פִקָּדוֹן֙1×