The meaning of “פֶּטֶר”
Understanding peṭer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or פִּטְרָה piṭrâh (pit-raw'); from פָּטַר firstling, openeth, such as open. - a fissure, i.e. (concretely) firstling (a...
פֶּטֶר
or פִּטְרָה piṭrâh (pit-raw'); from פָּטַר firstling, openeth, such as open. - a fissure, i.e. (concretely) firstling (as opening the matrix) 1) firstborn, firstling, that which separates or first opens
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 13:15 | “And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the Lord slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the Lord all that openeth the matrix, being males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem.” Word: פֶּטֶר (peṭer) | |
| Numbers 8:16 | “For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.” Word: פֶּטֶר (peṭer) | |
| Ezekiel 20:26 | “And I polluted them in their own gifts, in that they caused to pass through the fire all that openeth the womb, that I might make them desolate, to the end that they might know that I am the Lord.” Word: פֶּטֶר (peṭer) |
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