Strong’s H6343

פַחַד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

pachad

Pronunciation

pah-khad'

Definition

Fear, dread, terror

Meaning

a, alarm

Usage

The Hebrew word "pachad" primarily denotes a sense of fear or dread. It is often used to describe a profound, sometimes paralyzing fear that can be both a natural human response to danger and a reverential awe towards God. In the Old Testament, "pachad" can refer to the fear of impending danger or judgment, as well as the fear of God, which is considered the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).

Bible references

Genesis 31:42;Genesis 31:53;Exodus 15:16;Deuteronomy 2:25;Deuteronomy 11:25;Deuteronomy 28:67;1 Samuel 11:7;1 Chronicles 14:17;2 Chronicles 14:14;2 Chronicles 17:10;2 Chronicles 19:7;2 Chronicles 20:29;Esther 8:17;Esther 9:2;Esther 9:3;Job 3:25;Job 4:14;Job 13:11;Job 15:21;Job 21:9;Job 22:10;Job 25:2;Job 31:23;Job 39:16;Job 39:22