Strong’s H6485
פְקַד
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
paqad
Pronunciation
pah-KAHD
Definition
To visit, attend to, muster, appoint, punish, care for
Meaning
to visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit
Usage
The Hebrew verb "paqad" is a versatile term that encompasses a range of meanings depending on the context. It can mean to visit or attend to someone, often with the implication of care or oversight. It can also mean to muster or count, as in taking a census or assembling troops. Additionally, "paqad" can imply appointing someone to a position or role. In a more negative sense, it can mean to punish or bring judgment upon someone. The context of the passage typically clarifies the specific nuance intended.
Bible references
Genesis 21:1;Genesis 39:4;Genesis 39:5;Genesis 40:4;Genesis 41:34;Genesis 50:24;Genesis 50:24;Genesis 50:25;Genesis 50:25;Exodus 3:16;Exodus 3:16;Exodus 4:31;Exodus 13:19;Exodus 13:19;Exodus 20:5;Exodus 30:12;Exodus 30:12;Exodus 30:12;Exodus 30:13;Exodus 30:14;Exodus 32:34;Exodus 32:34;Exodus 34:7;Exodus 38:21;Exodus 38:21