6378. pak

Lexicon

pak: Flask, vial, bottle

Original Word: פַּךְ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: pak
Pronunciation: pahk
Phonetic Spelling: (pak)
Definition: Flask, vial, bottle
Meaning: a flask

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

box, vial

From pakah; a flask (from which a liquid may flow) -- box, vial.

see HEBREW pakah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a vial, flask
NASB Translation
flask (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מַּךְ noun masculine^{2Kings 9:1} vial, flask; — construct הַשֶּׁמֶן ׳פ, for anointing, 1 Samuel 10:1; 2 Kings 9:1,3.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to pour

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for פַּךְ in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of a flask or container for oil can be related to Greek terms used in the New Testament for vessels or containers, such as ἀλάβαστρον (alabastron, Strong's Greek 211) which refers to an alabaster jar or flask, often used for holding ointment or perfume, as seen in the anointing of Jesus (e.g., Matthew 26:7).

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term פַּךְ, its usage in the biblical text, and its cultural and religious significance.

Usage: The term פַּךְ is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a small container or flask, particularly for holding oil. It is mentioned in contexts related to anointing and sacred rituals.

Context: • The Hebrew word פַּךְ (pakh) appears in the Old Testament in contexts that involve the use of oil, often for anointing purposes. The flask, or small container, was a common item in ancient Israelite culture, used to store and pour oil, which was a valuable commodity for both everyday and religious purposes.
• In 1 Samuel 10:1, the prophet Samuel uses a פַּךְ of oil to anoint Saul as king over Israel: "Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, 'Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?'" (BSB). This act of anointing with oil from a flask signifies the consecration and divine appointment of Saul as king.
• The use of a פַּךְ is also noted in 1 Kings 17:12, where the widow of Zarephath mentions having only a small amount of oil in a flask during a time of famine: "But she replied, 'As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a flask. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die.'" (BSB). This highlights the scarcity and preciousness of oil during difficult times.
• The flask, as a vessel, symbolizes provision and the presence of God's blessing, as seen in the miraculous provision of oil in the story of the widow and the prophet Elijah.

Forms and Transliterations

פַּ֣ךְ פַּ֥ךְ פַךְ־ פך פך־ fach pach paḵ p̄aḵ-

Englishman's Concordance

1 Samuel 10:1
HEB: שְׁמוּאֵ֜ל אֶת־ פַּ֥ךְ הַשֶּׁ֛מֶן וַיִּצֹ֥ק
NAS: took the flask of oil,
KJV: took a vial of oil,
INT: took Samuel the flask of oil poured

2 Kings 9:1
HEB: מָתְנֶ֗יךָ וְ֠קַח פַּ֣ךְ הַשֶּׁ֤מֶן הַזֶּה֙
NAS: this flask of oil
KJV: and take this box of oil
INT: your loins and take flask of oil this

2 Kings 9:3
HEB: וְלָקַחְתָּ֤ פַךְ־ הַשֶּׁ֙מֶן֙ וְיָצַקְתָּ֣
NAS: Then take the flask of oil and pour
KJV: Then take the box of oil, and pour
INT: take the flask of oil and pour

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6378
3 Occurrences

p̄aḵ- — 1 Occ.
paḵ — 2 Occ.