Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פְּחֶתֶת”
Understanding pᵉchetheth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fret inward. - a hole (by mildew in a garment) 1) a boring or eating out, hole, hollow 1a) of leprous decay in garment
H6356
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פְּחֶתֶת
Phoneticpekh-eh'-theth
Transliterationpᵉchetheth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fret inward. - a hole (by mildew in a garment) 1) a boring or eating out, hole, hollow 1a) of leprous decay in garment
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 13:55 | “And the priest shall look on the plague, after that it is washed: and, behold, if the plague have not changed his colour, and the plague be not spread; it is unclean; thou shalt burn it in the fire; it is fret inward, whether it be bare within or without.” Word: פְּחֶתֶת (pᵉchetheth) |