☀️
← Back to Lexicon
H6335 · Hebrew · Old Testament
פּוּשׁ
Push
Verb
Spread; leap; scatter

Definition

The most vivid use of push appears in Malachi 4:2 — "you shall go out leaping like calves from the stall" — a beautiful image of joy-filled freedom for those who fear God's name when the Sun of Righteousness rises. This contrasts with pride that "spreads" or "leaps" arrogantly. The word captures unbounded movement, whether joyful or excessive.

Usage & Theological Significance

Push means to leap, spread out freely, or scatter. It conveys the image of an animal leaping with exuberant energy, or of something spreading beyond its bounds. Used of skipping calves (Malachi 4:2) and of the spreading of wickedness.

Key Bible Verses

Malachi 4:2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.
Habakkuk 1:8 Their horses are swifter than leopards, more fierce than the evening wolves; their horsemen press proudly on.
Jeremiah 50:11 Though you rejoice, though you exult, O plunderers of my heritage, though you are wanton as a heifer at grass and neigh like stallions.
Nahum 3:18 Your shepherds are asleep, O king of Assyria; your nobles slumber. Your people are scattered on the mountains with none to gather them.
Psalm 68:31 Nobles shall come from Egypt; Cush shall hasten to stretch out her hands to God.

Related Words

External Resources

🌙
☀️