Strong's H6452 · Hebrew
פָּסַח
pâçach · /paw-sakh'/
Definition
to hop, i.e. (figuratively) skip over (or spare); by implication, to hesitate; also (literally) to limp, to dance
KJV: halt, become lame, leap, pass over.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פָּסַח across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus3 verses
And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. to destroy: Heb. for a destruction
Exodus 12:23For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.
Exodus 12:27That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD'S passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.
1 Kings2 verses
And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. opinions: or, thoughts
1 Kings 18:26And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. hear: or, answer answered: or, heard leaped: or, leaped up and down at the altar
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6452 (pâçach) mean?
to hop, i.e. (figuratively) skip over (or spare); by implication, to hesitate; also (literally) to limp, to dance
How many times does H6452 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6452 (פָּסַח) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “over.”
How is pâçach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6452 is rendered as “over” (2×), “halt” (1×), “lame” (1×), “leaped” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word פָּסַח come from?
a primitive root;