Lexical Summary Paseach: Paseach Original Word: פָסֵחַ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Paseah, Phaseah From pacach; limping; Paseach, the name of two Israelites -- Paseah, Phaseah. see HEBREW pacach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pasach Definition "limper," three Isr. NASB Translation Paseah (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּסֵחַ proper name, masculine (limper); — 1 in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:12, Βεσσηε, Φεσση, etc. 2 head of post-exilic family Ezra 2:49 = Nehemiah 7:51, Φισον, etc., ᵐ5L Φασσα. 3 father of wall-builder Nehemiah 3:6, Φασεκ, Φεσσε. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Paseah (פָסֵחַ) is commonly understood to carry the idea of “lame” or “limping.” Though an apparently humble designation, the name becomes a testimony to the way God weaves seemingly insignificant people into the redemptive fabric of Israel’s history. Biblical Appearances • 1 Chronicles 4:12 – Listed among the post-exilic descendants of Judah through Shelah. Historical Setting 1. Tribal Genealogy (1 Chronicles 4:12) Paseah appears in the Chronicler’s extensive Judahite record, a reminder that even after the exile Judah’s tribal identity endured. The Chronicler’s concern to trace these lines underscores the Lord’s covenant faithfulness and His intention to preserve a people for the coming Messiah. 2. Post-Exilic Return (Ezra 2:49; Nehemiah 7:51) The “descendants of Paseah” are counted among the Nethinim—temple servants assigned generations earlier by the leaders and confirmed by David (Ezra 8:20). Their return signals three realities: 3. Rebuilding the Walls (Nehemiah 3:6) Joiada son of Paseah participates in restoring Jerusalem’s Old Gate. His work stood opposite the Temple Mount, providing secure access for commerce and worship. By recording his contribution, Nehemiah spotlights the willingness of ordinary families to shoulder strategic tasks. This underscores the priesthood-of-all-believers principle foreshadowed in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New. Theological and Ministry Significance • God’s Care for the Lowly: The “lame” name of Paseah and his identification among temple servants reveal the Lord’s regard for those society might overlook. He calls, equips, and records their service for posterity. Lessons for Today 1. Celebrate Hidden Service: Modern ministry often elevates visible roles, yet Paseah’s account encourages recognition of behind-the-scenes faithfulness. Key Verse for Reflection “Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they built it and installed its doors with their bolts and bars.” (Nehemiah 3:6) The brief biblical footprint of Paseah thus magnifies a God who remembers names, redeems families, and assigns meaningful service to every willing heart. Forms and Transliterations פָּסֵ֔חַ פָסֵ֖חַ פָסֵֽחַ׃ פסח פסח׃ faSeach pā·sê·aḥ p̄ā·sê·aḥ paSeach pāsêaḥ p̄āsêaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:12 HEB: רָפָא֙ וְאֶת־ פָּסֵ֔חַ וְאֶת־ תְּחִנָּ֖ה NAS: of Beth-rapha and Paseah, and Tehinnah KJV: Bethrapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah INT: became of Beth-rapha and Paseah and Tehinnah the father Ezra 2:49 Nehemiah 3:6 Nehemiah 7:51 4 Occurrences |
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