Strong's Lexicon pachaz: Recklessness, wantonness, instability Original Word: פָחַז Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּחַז (pachaz), which means to be reckless or to act hastily. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of recklessness or instability can be related to Greek words such as ἀτακτέω (atakto, Strong's G812), meaning to behave disorderly, or ἀκρασία (akrasia, Strong's G192), meaning lack of self-control. Usage: The Hebrew word "pachaz" conveys a sense of recklessness or instability, often associated with impulsive or rash behavior. It is used to describe actions or attitudes that lack careful consideration or are driven by impetuousness. In the biblical context, it often carries a negative connotation, highlighting the dangers of acting without wisdom or foresight. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, stability and wisdom were highly valued traits, especially among leaders and those in positions of authority. Recklessness was seen as a flaw that could lead to personal downfall or communal disaster. The Hebrew Scriptures often contrast the wise and the foolish, with "pachaz" representing the latter. This reflects a broader cultural emphasis on the importance of thoughtful decision-making and the consequences of failing to do so. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be wanton or reckless NASB Translation reckless (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָּחַז] verb be wanton, reckless (Late Hebrew id. (rare); Arabic  be haughty, boastful, reckless; ᵑ7 מְּחַז, Syriac  be lascivious, in derived species and derivatives ); — Qal Participle אֲנָשִׁים רֵיקִים וּפֹחֲזִים Judges 9:4; of prophets Zephaniah 3:4 extravagant ("" אַנְשֵׁי בֹּגְדוֺת). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance light A primitive root; to bubble up or froth (as boiling water), i.e. (figuratively) to be unimportant -- light. Forms and Transliterations וּפֹ֣חֲזִ֔ים ופחזים פֹּֽחֲזִ֔ים פחזים pō·ḥă·zîm pochaZim pōḥăzîm ū·p̄ō·ḥă·zîm uFochaZim ūp̄ōḥăzîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 9:4 HEB: אֲנָשִׁ֤ים רֵיקִים֙ וּפֹ֣חֲזִ֔ים וַיֵּלְכ֖וּ אַחֲרָֽיו׃ NAS: worthless and reckless fellows, KJV: vain and light persons, INT: persons worthless and reckless along him Zephaniah 3:4 2 Occurrences |
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