Word Study

The meaning of פִּיתוֹן

Understanding Pîythôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H6377
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

פִּיתוֹן

Phoneticpee-thone'
TransliterationPîythôwn
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from the same as פֹּת; expansive Pithon. - § Pithon = "harmless" - Pithon, an Israelite 1) son of Micah, grandson of Mephibosheth, descendant of Saul

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 8:35

And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.

1 Chronicles 9:41

And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'פִּיתוֹן' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 8:35?