פַּשְׁחוּר֙
𐤐𐤔𐤇𐤅𐤓
Pashechur
Pashhur
A personal name, most often applied to several individuals linked to priestly or temple service in late monarchic and early exilic periods; likely signifying association with 'freedom,' 'release,' or 'liberation.' In biblical texts, פַּשְׁחוּר (Pashchûwr) designates at least four individuals, including prominent priests connected to significant prophetic encounters, administrative responsibilities, or genealogical lists. The exact nuance of the name's derivation is uncertain, but it is consistently attested as a male given name.
Jeremiah 21:1 · Word #13
Lexicon H6583
| Lemma | פַּשְׁחוּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤔𐤇𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Pashechur |
| Strong's | H6583 |
| Definition | A personal name, most often applied to several individuals linked to priestly or temple service in late monarchic and early exilic periods; likely signifying association with 'freedom,' 'release,' or 'liberation.' In biblical texts, פַּשְׁחוּר (Pashchûwr) designates at least four individuals, including prominent priests connected to significant prophetic encounters, administrative responsibilities, or genealogical lists. The exact nuance of the name's derivation is uncertain, but it is consistently attested as a male given name. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Pashhur |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6583-02
Release
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular noun; personal name (HNp). |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the root פשח, meaning 'to release' or 'set free.' Rendering it as 'Release' preserves the nominal formation and reflects its likely meaning as a masculine personal name built on the concept of liberation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Pashechur
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Liberation |