Definition and Etymology:
The term "Pad" does not appear explicitly in the Bible as a standalone word or concept. However, it may be considered in the context of its modern usage as a cushion or a soft surface, which can be related to various biblical themes and objects that serve similar purposes.

Biblical Context and Usage:
While the specific term "pad" is not found in the Scriptures, the concept of a cushion or a place of rest can be seen in various passages. For instance, in the ancient Near Eastern context, people often used cushions or mats for sitting or reclining, especially during meals or gatherings. This practice is reflected in several biblical narratives.

Relevant Biblical Passages:

1. Seating and Reclining:
In the Gospels, Jesus and His disciples are often depicted as reclining at the table during meals, a common practice in Jewish culture of the time. For example, in the account of the Last Supper, it is noted that they reclined at the table (Mark 14:18: "While they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, 'Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me—one who is eating with Me.'"). This reclining would have involved the use of cushions or mats, akin to what might be considered a "pad" today.

2. Rest and Comfort:
The Bible frequently speaks of rest and comfort, both physical and spiritual. In Matthew 11:28 , Jesus invites those who are weary to find rest in Him: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." While this rest is primarily spiritual, the imagery of finding a place of comfort and relief can be likened to the use of a pad for physical rest.

3. Hospitality and Provision:
Hospitality is a significant theme in the Bible, with hosts often providing comfortable accommodations for their guests. In Genesis 18, Abraham offers hospitality to three visitors, providing them with water to wash their feet and a place to rest under a tree (Genesis 18:4: "Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree."). While not explicitly mentioned, it is reasonable to assume that some form of padding or mat would have been provided for comfort.

Symbolic and Theological Implications:
The concept of a pad, as a place of rest and comfort, can be symbolically linked to the biblical themes of God's provision and care. Just as a pad provides physical comfort, God offers spiritual rest and solace to His people. This is seen in the promises of peace and rest found throughout Scripture, such as in Psalm 23:2 (BSB: "He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.").

Cultural and Historical Insights:
In ancient Israel, the use of mats or cushions was common in both domestic and religious settings. These items were often made from woven materials and served practical purposes in daily life. Understanding the cultural context of seating and resting practices in biblical times can enrich one's appreciation of the narratives and teachings found in Scripture.

Conclusion:
While the term "pad" itself is not directly mentioned in the Bible, its conceptual parallels can be found in the practices and themes of rest, comfort, and hospitality. These elements are woven throughout the biblical narrative, reflecting God's care and provision for His people.1. (n.) A footpath; a road.

2. (n.) An easy-paced horse; a padnag.

3. (n.) A robber that infests the road on foot; a highwayman; -- usually called a footpad.

4. (n.) The act of robbing on the highway.

5. (v. t.) To travel upon foot; to tread.

6. (v. i.) To travel heavily or slowly.

7. (v. i.) To rob on foot.

8. (v. i.) To wear a path by walking.

9. (n.) A soft, or small, cushion; a mass of anything soft; stuffing.

10. (n.) A kind of cushion for writing upon, or for blotting; esp., one formed of many flat sheets of writing paper, or layers of blotting paper; a block of paper.

11. (n.) A cushion used as a saddle without a tree or frame.

12. (n.) A stuffed guard or protection; esp., one worn on the legs of horses to prevent bruising.

13. (n.) A cushion like thickening of the skin one the under side of the toes of animals.

14. (n.) A floating leaf of a water lily or similar plant.

15. (n.) A soft bag or cushion to relieve pressure, support a part, etc.

16. (n.) A piece of timber fixed on a beam to fit the curve of the deck.

17. (n.) A measure for fish; as, sixty mackerel go to a pad; a basket of soles.

18. (v. t.) To stuff; to furnish with a pad or padding.

19. (v. t.) To imbue uniformly with a mordant; as, to pad cloth.

4547. sandalion -- a sandal
... sandal. Neuter of a derivative of sandalon (a "sandal"; of uncertain origin); a
slipper or sole-pad -- sandal. (sandalia) -- 2 Occurrences. 4546, 4547. ...
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4884. sunarpazo -- to seize and carry away
... to seize and carry away. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sunarpazo Phonetic
Spelling: (soon-ar-pad'-zo) Short Definition: I seize, drag by force Definition ...
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1283. diarpazo -- to plunder
... to plunder. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diarpazo Phonetic Spelling:
(dee-ar-pad'-zo) Short Definition: I plunder, rob thoroughly Definition: I plunder ...
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2587. Kappadokia -- Cappadocia, a province of Asia Minor
... Cappadocia, a province of Asia Minor. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration:
Kappadokia Phonetic Spelling: (kap-pad-ok-ee'-ah) Short Definition ...
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726. harpazo -- to seize, catch up, snatch away
... to seize, catch up, snatch away. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: harpazo Phonetic
Spelling: (har-pad'-zo) Short Definition: I seize, snatch, obtain by ...
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874. aphorme -- a starting point, ie fig. an occasion
... an idea -- literally, "what charges from (off) a "; (figuratively) the something
has to come forward because having the "successful launching pad" to get ...
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782. aspazomai -- to welcome, greet
... to welcome, greet. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aspazomai Phonetic Spelling:
(as-pad'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I greet, salute, pay my respects to ...
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6307. Paddan -- the place where Rachel died
... Paddan or Paddan Aram. 6308 . the place where Rachel died. Transliteration: Paddan
or Paddan Aram Phonetic Spelling: (pad-dawn') Short Definition: Paddan-aram ...
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3733. kar -- basket-saddle
... karar in the sense of plumpness; a ram (as full-grown and fat), including a
battering-ram (as butting); hence, a meadow (as for sheep); also a pad or camel's ...
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"The King Kissed Barzillai. " 2 Sam. xix. 39
... he will not own to it, and he is quite a fraud, with his dyed hair and wrinkled
face; he looks quite ghastly, in spite of all that art can do to pad him and ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/champness/broken bread/lv the king kissed barzillai.htm

Of the Navigation of King Agrippa to Rome, to Tiberius Caesar; and ...
... But the next day came a letter to Caesar from Herennius Capito, to inform him that
Agrippa had borrowed three hundred thousand drachmae, and not pad it at the ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 of the navigation.htm

Concerted Prayer
... The purity of the Church is put in the background in the craze to secure numbers,
and to pad the Church rolls and make large figures in statistical columns. ...
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Unexpected Orders
... Kate felt that she had not much longer to live, and reaching for her writing pad
and pen, she wrote a last message of love for her sister and brother. ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/xvi unexpected orders.htm

Drunkenness.
... She vas pad vomans." The judge turned to the trembling woman and said: "This is
a pretty clear case, madam; have you anything to say in your defense?" "Yes ...
/.../judy/questionable amusements and worthy substitutes/ii drunkenness.htm

Mission Tours.
... stack of tender branches on their back, which form a large part of their food, and
at other times with persons seated sometimes on a howdah, sometimes on a pad ...
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Appendix i. Pericope De Adultera.
... "digito scribebat in terram," ut legem mandatorum per gratiae decreta vacuaret,'
&c. [606] Wrongly ascribed to Idacius. [607] Gelasius PAD 492. Conc. iv. ...
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Pad (1 Occurrence)
... 17. (n.) A measure for fish; as, sixty mackerel go to a pad; a basket of soles.
18. (vt) To stuff; to furnish with a pad or padding. 19. ...
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Paddle (1 Occurrence)
... 5. (vt) To pad; to tread upon; to trample. ... PADDLE. pad'-'-l (yathedh): Deuteronomy
23:13 (Hebrew 14), the Revised Version margin "shovel.". ...
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Cushion (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A case or bag stuffed with some soft and elastic
material, and used to sit or recline upon; a soft pillow or pad. ...
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Tablet (7 Occurrences)
... form. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TABLET. tab'-let: A rigid flat sheet
(plate, pad or slab) used to receive writing. Stone, clay ...
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Paddan (11 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia PADDAN. pad'-an (Genesis 48:7; the King James Version
Padan, padan). See next article. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Padan (1 Occurrence)

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Pact (2 Occurrences)

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Paddanaram
...pad'-an-a'-ram or p.-ar'-am (paddan 'aram; Septuagint Mesopotamia tes Surias; the
King James Version Padan-aram): In Genesis 48:7, Paddan stands alone, but as ...
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Paddan-aram (10 Occurrences)
...pad'-an-a'-ram or p.-ar'-am (paddan 'aram; Septuagint Mesopotamia tes Surias; the
King James Version Padan-aram): In Genesis 48:7, Paddan stands alone, but as ...
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Bolster (7 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A pad, quilt, or anything used to hinder pressure, support any part of the
body, or make a bandage sit easy upon a wounded part; a compress. ...
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