6350. pachazuth

Lexicon

pachazuth: Recklessness, wantonness, instability

Original Word: פַחֲזוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: pachazuwth
Pronunciation: pah-khah-ZOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (pakh-az-ooth')
Definition: Recklessness, wantonness, instability
Meaning: frivolity

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lightness

From pachaz; frivolity -- lightness.

see HEBREW pachaz

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from pachaz
Definition
recklessness, extravagance
NASB Translation
reckless boasting (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מַּחֲזוּת] noun feminine recklessness, extravagance; — suffix תָם- Jeremiah 23:32 of prophets.

פחח (√ of following; meaning dubious; compare Aramaic מָּחָא, , whence (Frä¹¹⁹) Arabic as loan-word).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּחַז (pachaz), which means to be frivolous or to act rashly.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3150: ματαιότης (mataiotēs) • vanity, futility, or emptiness, often used to describe actions or thoughts that are devoid of lasting value or purpose.
• Strong's Greek Number 877: ἀφροσύνη (aphrosynē) • foolishness or senselessness, indicating a lack of wisdom or understanding in one's actions or decisions.

These Greek terms capture similar themes of frivolity and lack of seriousness, aligning with the Hebrew concept of פַחֲזוּת in their emphasis on the importance of thoughtful and wise conduct.

Usage: The term פַחֲזוּת is used in the context of describing behavior that is impulsive or lacking in seriousness. It is often associated with actions that are hasty and not well-considered.

Context: פַחֲזוּת (pachazut) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of mind or behavior characterized by a lack of seriousness or thoughtfulness. This term is used to caution against actions that are taken without due deliberation, highlighting the potential for negative outcomes when decisions are made impulsively. The concept of פַחֲזוּת is often contrasted with wisdom and prudence, which are highly valued in biblical teachings. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) reflects this understanding in its translation, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful and deliberate action in accordance with divine wisdom.

Forms and Transliterations

וּבְפַחֲזוּתָ֑ם ובפחזותם ū·ḇə·p̄a·ḥă·zū·ṯām ūḇəp̄aḥăzūṯām uvefachazuTam

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 23:32
HEB: עַמִּ֔י בְּשִׁקְרֵיהֶ֖ם וּבְפַחֲזוּתָ֑ם וְאָנֹכִ֨י לֹֽא־
NAS: by their falsehoods and reckless boasting; yet I did not send
KJV: by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent
INT: my people their falsehoods and reckless them nor

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6350
1 Occurrence

ū·ḇə·p̄a·ḥă·zū·ṯām — 1 Occ.