Original Word: פֶגַע
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: pega`
Pronunciation: peh-gah
Phonetic Spelling: (peh'-gah)
Definition: Occurrence, impact, encounter
Meaning: impact

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּגַע (paga), which means to meet, encounter, or entreat.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar sense of encounter or meeting is Strong's Greek 5281 (ὑπομονή, hypomonē), which often refers to endurance or perseverance through significant events or trials.

Usage: The Hebrew word "pega" generally refers to an occurrence or an encounter, often with a connotation of impact or a significant meeting. It can imply a physical or metaphorical collision, an event that has a notable effect, or an encounter that carries weight or significance.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, words like "pega" would have been understood in the context of a society that valued encounters and meetings, whether they were with people, God, or significant events. The concept of an impactful encounter was important in a world where divine intervention and human interaction were seen as pivotal to the unfolding of history and personal destiny.

Word Origin
from paga
Definition
occurrence, chance
NASB Translation
chance (1), misfortune* (1).

מֶּ֫גַע noun masculine occurrence, chance; — absolute ׳פ 1 Kings 5:18 evil occurrence; Ecclesiastes 9:11 time and chance.

chance, occurrence

From paga'; impact (casual) -- chance, occurent.

see HEBREW paga'

וָפֶ֖גַע ופגע פֶּ֥גַע פגע pe·ḡa‘ Pega peḡa‘ vaFega wā·p̄e·ḡa‘ wāp̄eḡa‘Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts