Lexical Definition
פָּעַם pâʻam (paw-am') to trouble H:V
a primitive root
move, trouble.
- to tap, i.e. beat regularly
- hence (generally) to impel or agitate
1) to thrust, impel, push, beat persistently
1a) (Qal) to impel
1b) (Niphal) to be beaten, be disturbed
1c) (Hithpael) to be disturbed
Usage: 4 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| נִ֝פְעַ֗מְתִּי | I was troubled | Ps.77.4 |
| לְפַעֲמ֖וֹ | to stir him | Judg.13.25 |
| וַתִּתְפָּ֣עֶם | and it was troubled | Dan.2.1 |
| וַתִּפָּ֣עֶם | and it was troubled | Gen.41.8 • Dan.2.3 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[פָּעַם] verb thrust, impel (probably originally strike, hit, see derivatives, and Phoenician פעם foot); —
Qal Infinitive construct suffix לְפַעֲמוֺ Judg 13:25 the spirit of ׳י began to impel him. Niph`al be distrurbed, Perfect 1 singular נִפְעַמְתִּי Ps 77:5* Imperfect 3 feminine singular וַתִּפָּ֫עֶם רוּחוֺ Gen 41:8; Dan 2:3 so Hithpa`el Imperfect 3 feminine singular וַתִּתְפָּ֫עֶם רוּחוֺ Dan 2:1.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 41:8 |
| Judges | 13:25 |
| Psalms | 77:5* |
| Daniel | 2:1 · 2:3 |