English · KJV
H6365

פִּיד

pîyd /peed/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom an unused root probably meaning to pierce
Meaning(figuratively) misfortune
KJV usagedestruction, ruin.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of pîyd — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word pîyd, represented by H6365, signifies misfortune, destruction, or ruin. It is a rare term, appearing only 3 times across 3 unique verses in the Bible. Despite its infrequent use, it powerfully conveys a sense of final and disastrous outcome, often as a consequence of evil or as a profound state of suffering.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In the book of Job, H6365 is used to test moral character. Job asserts that he did not rejoice at the destruction of his enemy Job 31:29. It also describes a state of utter despair, where a person cries out in their destruction when facing the finality of the grave Job 30:24. In Proverbs, the word is paired with calamity, questioning who can truly know the extent of the ruin that will suddenly befall the wicked Proverbs 24:22.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words clarify the context of destruction and misfortune:

  • H343 ʼêyd (calamity, destruction): This word is used alongside pîyd to emphasize the sudden and deserved downfall awaiting the unrighteous, as seen in the warning that their calamity shall rise suddenly Proverbs 24:22.
  • H7451 raʻ (bad or (as noun) evil): This term defines the harmful circumstances that lead to ruin. Job states he did not celebrate when evil found his hater, a situation that could result in their destruction Job 31:29.
  • H8130 sânêʼ (to hate (personally); enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly): This word identifies the object of the potential destruction. Job's righteousness is proven by his refusal to rejoice at the misfortune of him that hated him Job 31:29.

Theological Significance

The concept of H6365 carries significant weight in wisdom literature, highlighting several key themes:

  • Moral Integrity: The word serves as a benchmark for righteousness. Job's refusal to H8055 rejoice at the destruction of his foe Job 31:29 stands as a moral declaration against taking pleasure in the suffering of an enemy H8130.
  • Inevitable Consequence: Pîyd is presented as the ruin that follows a course of antagonism or wickedness. It is linked with H343 calamity as an outcome that will H6965 rise suddenly and overtake those who cause trouble Proverbs 24:22.
  • Human Anguish: The term captures the depth of human suffering in the face of mortality. It is associated with a H7769 cry of despair from one experiencing destruction and nearing the H1164 grave Job 30:24.

Summary

In summary, H6365 is a focused and potent term for destruction and ruin. Though it appears only three times, it provides a stark picture of final consequences, whether as a result of divine justice against evil, a test of a righteous person's character, or the ultimate expression of human suffering. Its usage in Scripture underscores the gravity of misfortune and the proper moral response to it.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 4 occurrences, inflected in 2 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • פִיד
  • פִּיד

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H343 אֵיד from the same as אוּד (in the sense of bending down); oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin; calamity, destruction H7451 רַע from רָעַע; bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral); adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), di H8130 שָׂנֵא a primitive root; to hate (personally); enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. H8055 שָׂמַח a primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome; cheer up, be ( H6965 קוּם a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [i H7769 שׁוּעַ from שָׁוַע; a halloo; cry, riches.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 3 verses across 2 of the 39 books. Most frequent in Job (2 verses); never once in the other 37.

2
Job
1
Proverbs

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.