פֹּֽחֲזִ֔ים
𐤐𐤇𐤆𐤉𐤌
pâchaz
are reckless
To act with recklessness, instability, or rashness; to exhibit uncontrolled, unsteady, or volatile behavior, either physically, emotionally, or morally. In figurative settings, describes one who is impulsive, undisciplined, or frivolous in conduct or judgment.
Zephaniah 3:4 · Word #2
Lexicon H6348
| Lemma | פָּחַז |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤇𐤆 |
| Transliteration | pâchaz |
| Strong's | H6348 |
| Definition | To act with recklessness, instability, or rashness; to exhibit uncontrolled, unsteady, or volatile behavior, either physically, emotionally, or morally. In figurative settings, describes one who is impulsive, undisciplined, or frivolous in conduct or judgment. |
Morphology HVqrmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | r — Participle Active — The one doing the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | are reckless |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6348-01
reckless ones
| Morphological Notes | Qal active participle, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal active participle masculine plural denotes those who are characterized by ongoing rash or unstable behavior. "Reckless ones" reflects the root imagery of boiling over and moral or emotional volatility while preserving the plural participial form. |
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