פַ֣חַד
𐤐𐤇𐤃
pachad
fear
Dread, intense fear, or terror, particularly as a palpable emotion or as the object causing fear. Refers to both a psychological state of profound apprehension and the concrete phenomenon or event that provokes such fear. Can denote an overwhelming sense of danger, dismay, or awe in both personal and communal contexts. In poetic and prophetic literature, often describes that which is fiercely frightening or inspires overwhelming alarm.
Job 3:25 · Word #2
Lexicon H6343
| Lemma | פַּחַד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤇𐤃 |
| Transliteration | pachad |
| Strong's | H6343 |
| Definition | Dread, intense fear, or terror, particularly as a palpable emotion or as the object causing fear. Refers to both a psychological state of profound apprehension and the concrete phenomenon or event that provokes such fear. Can denote an overwhelming sense of danger, dismay, or awe in both personal and communal contexts. In poetic and prophetic literature, often describes that which is fiercely frightening or inspires overwhelming alarm. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fear |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6343-02
intense dread
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun פַּחַד derives directly from the root פחד and denotes a powerful, often sudden experience or embodiment of fear. "Intense dread" preserves the heightened, palpable quality inherent in the root while reflecting the singular absolute form. |
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