Strong’s H6586

פָשַׁע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

pasha`

Pronunciation

pah-shah'

Definition

To rebel, transgress

Meaning

to break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel

Usage

The Hebrew verb "pasha" primarily means to rebel or transgress. It conveys the idea of a willful and deliberate act of defiance against authority, often used in the context of rebellion against God or His commandments. The term implies a conscious decision to break away from a covenant or established order, highlighting the gravity of the offense.

Bible references

1 Kings 8:50;1 Kings 12:19;2 Kings 1:1;2 Kings 3:5;2 Kings 3:7;2 Kings 8:20;2 Kings 8:22;2 Kings 8:22;2 Chronicles 10:19;2 Chronicles 21:8;2 Chronicles 21:10;2 Chronicles 21:10;Ezra 10:13;Psalm 37:38;Psalm 51:13;Proverbs 18:19;Proverbs 28:21;Isaiah 1:2;Isaiah 1:28;Isaiah 43:27;Isaiah 46:8;Isaiah 48:8;Isaiah 53:12;Isaiah 53:12;Isaiah 59:13