Lexicon pitslah: Fragment, piece, shard Original Word: פְצָלָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strake From patsal; a peeling -- strake. see HEBREW patsal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom patsal Definition a peeled spot or stripe NASB Translation stripes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִּצְלָה] noun feminine plural peeled spot or stripe; — plural מְּצָלוֺת לְבָנוֺת Genesis 30:37 (as accusative of congnate meaning with verb). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root פצל (patsal), which means "to peel" or "to strip off."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for פְצָלָה (phetsalah) in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, concepts of peeling or stripping can be found in Greek words related to removal or uncovering, such as ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalypto • Strong's Greek 601), meaning "to uncover" or "to reveal." Usage: This word is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the action or result of peeling or stripping, typically in a metaphorical or illustrative sense. Context: פְצָלָה (phetsalah) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a noun that conveys the idea of something being peeled or stripped away. The term is rooted in the verb פצל (patsal), which means to peel or strip, suggesting a process of removal or separation. This concept can be applied in various contexts, such as the peeling of fruit or the stripping away of layers. In biblical literature, such imagery might be used to illustrate spiritual or moral lessons, emphasizing the removal of impurities or the uncovering of truth. The metaphorical use of peeling can also signify the revelation of inner qualities or the exposure of hidden aspects. The term is not frequently used, indicating its specific and illustrative application in the text. Forms and Transliterations פְּצָל֣וֹת פצלות pə·ṣā·lō·wṯ pəṣālōwṯ petzaLotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 30:37 HEB: וַיְפַצֵּ֤ל בָּהֵן֙ פְּצָל֣וֹת לְבָנ֔וֹת מַחְשֹׂף֙ NAS: white stripes in them, exposing KJV: white strakes in them, and made the white INT: and plane and peeled stripes white exposing 1 Occurrence |
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