Pasch
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Definition
Noun: 1. The Christian festival of Easter: A term, now chiefly archaic or used in specific religious contexts, referring to the annual Christian celebration commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 2. The Jewish feast of the Passover: A term for the Jewish festival (Pesach) commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Usage and Examples
- Referring to the Christian holiday:
- Referring to the Jewish holiday:
Advanced Usage
- "Paschal": This is the primary related adjective form.
Variants and Related Words
- Pasch (n): The primary term.
- Pascha (n): An alternative spelling, often used in Eastern Christian traditions.
- Paschal (adj): Of or relating to Easter or Passover (e.g., paschal candle, paschal mystery).
Different Meanings
- Christian Context: Specifically denotes the Easter festival, including its liturgical celebrations.
- Jewish Context: Specifically denotes the Passover festival.
Synonyms
- For the Christian festival: Easter.
- For the Jewish festival: Passover, Pesach.
Notes on Usage
- The word Pasch is derived from the Hebrew (Passover) via Greek and Latin. Its application to the Christian Easter highlights the theological connection between the Passover event and the crucifixion/resurrection of Christ.
- In modern English, Easter and Passover are the common terms. Pasch is encountered primarily in historical, theological, or liturgical texts.
Noun
- the Christian festival of Easter
- the Jewish feast of the Passover