Strong’s H6458

פָסַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

pacal

Pronunciation

pah-sahl

Definition

To carve, to hew, to cut

Meaning

to carve

Usage

The Hebrew verb "pasal" primarily means to carve or cut, often in the context of creating an image or idol. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of shaping or fashioning something from wood, stone, or metal, typically in the context of idol-making. The term carries a negative connotation in the biblical text, as it is frequently associated with the creation of graven images, which are prohibited by the commandments given to the Israelites.

Bible references

Exodus 34:1;Exodus 34:4;Deuteronomy 10:1;Deuteronomy 10:3;1 Kings 5:18;Habakkuk 2:18