H6452 פָּסַח pâçach → Root
7 languagesRoot of the פּסח pâçach family (1 member).
To limp, halt, or walk unevenly (literal sense); to pass over, spare, show passivity or reluctance, or skip (figurative and narrative sense). In narratives relating to the so-called 'Passover,' to 'pass over' with the sense of sparing or protecting during judgment. May also denote expressions of physical unsteadiness or indecision, including hesitancy or wavering between choices.
Etymology
Root פּ-ס-ח (פסח), conveying the idea of limping or moving unevenly. The verb form develops concrete meanings like 'to limp' or 'be lame,' and figurative meanings such as 'to hesitate,' or 'to pass over' in the sense of sparing or skipping. The ritual noun פֶּסַח (pesach, 'passover offering') is derived from the same root but its exact connection (i.e., whether literally 'passing over' or 'protecting') is debated.