Lexical Summary pid: Redemption, ransom Original Word: פִיד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destruction, ruin From an unused root probably meaning to pierce; (figuratively) misfortune -- destruction, ruin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition ruin, disaster NASB Translation calamity (1), disaster (1), extinction (1), ruin (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִּיד noun [masculine] ruin, disaster; — absolute Job 12:5; construct Job 31:29; Proverbs 24:22; suffix מִּידוֺ Job 30:24 + Job 21:20 (for כִּיד). מִּיּוֺת, מֵּיוֺת see מֶּה. מִּיחַ see פוח. Topical Lexicon Overview פִיד (pîd) denotes sudden calamity, ruin, or destruction that overtakes a person or community. While the word itself appears only three times, its contexts illuminate the biblical doctrine of divine justice, human compassion, and the sobering reality of judgment. Old Testament occurrences 1. Job 30:24 – In the midst of his affliction, Job observes the instinctive plea for mercy that rises “in his calamity.” The verse highlights human vulnerability and the expectation that others will respond with compassion. Theological themes 1. Divine justice. In Proverbs 24:22 the calamity proceeds ultimately from the LORD, reminding readers that moral and civic order rests under God’s sovereign rule. Relationship to divine justice and mercy Calamity does not operate as blind fate but as a tool within God’s righteous governance. Yet the same Lord who brings judgment also extends mercy to the repentant (Isaiah 55:7). The tension between pîd and redemption invites sinners to flee destruction by taking refuge in the covenant God (Nahum 1:7). Practical ministry applications • Pastoral care should echo Job’s plea, ensuring that no sufferer faces calamity alone (Romans 12:15). Messianic and eschatological resonance The cross absorbed the ultimate pîd that human sin deserved (Isaiah 53:5–6; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Final judgment will revisit the theme when “destruction will come upon them suddenly” (1 Thessalonians 5:3), yet those in Christ are “not appointed to wrath” (1 Thessalonians 5:9). Summary Though occurring only three times, פִיד carries weighty lessons. It warns of the sudden ruin awaiting rebellion, instructs believers to shun vindictive joy, and calls the community of faith to compassionate action. Above all, it points to the righteous Judge who both warns of calamity and provides salvation in Jesus Christ. Forms and Transliterations בְּ֝פִיד֗וֹ בְּפִ֣יד בפיד בפידו וּפִ֥יד ופיד bə·p̄î·ḏōw bə·p̄îḏ beFid befiDo bəp̄îḏ bəp̄îḏōw ū·p̄îḏ uFid ūp̄îḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 30:24 HEB: יָ֑ד אִם־ בְּ֝פִיד֗וֹ לָהֶ֥ן שֽׁוּעַ׃ NAS: Or in his disaster therefore KJV: though they cry in his destruction. INT: out hand Or his disaster but cry Job 31:29 Proverbs 24:22 3 Occurrences |
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