פָּסַךְ
𐤐𐤎𐤊
Pasakhe
H6457 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper noun: Pasak – a personal name borne by an Israelite individual in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. As a proper name, its precise meaning is unclear, but based on possible root associations, may suggest meanings such as 'divider' or 'he has apportioned.'
Semantic Range
proper name (Pasak), possibly meaning 'divider' or indicative of division or apportionment, but appears only as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible
Root / Etymology
The form פָּסַךְ (Pasak) is traditionally linked to a Hebrew root פסק (to divide, to cut off), though the root does not otherwise occur in Biblical Hebrew. Its etymology thus remains somewhat speculative, with the tradition resting on phonetic similarity rather than clear evidence. The meaning as a personal name may derive from a sense like 'division' or 'apportionment,' but this is not certain.
Historical & Contextual Notes
פָּסַךְ appears in 1 Chronicles 5:12 as the name of an Israelite, specifically in the genealogical lists of the tribe of Gad. Because the underlying verbal root is unused in the Hebrew Bible, the name's meaning is conjectural. Some suggest a relation to roots in other Semitic languages with similar forms and meanings—such as dividing or separating—but direct evidence in ancient Hebrew is lacking. English translations treat this as a proper name and do not attempt to render any meaning. The name exemplifies the tendency in Israelite personal names to refer to concepts like division, apportionment, or allocation, possibly with social or familial connotations. There are no indications that the meaning or use of the name shifted in later Hebrew periods, and references are limited to genealogical contexts.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from an unused root meaning to divide; divider; Pasak, an Israelite; Pasach.
Bantu Hebrew
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פסק (p-s-q) — to divide, to cut off, to apportion
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6457-01 |
פָּסַ֥ךְ | pasakhe | HNp |
Pasach | Pasak | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6457-01 |
1 Chronicles 7:33 | פָּסַ֥ךְ | pasakhe | HNp |
Pasach | Pasak |