The meaning of “פֹּת”
Understanding pôth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or פֹּתָה pôthâh (po-thaw'); (Ezekiel 13:19), from an unused root meaning to open hinge, secret participle - a hole, i.e...
פֹּת
or פֹּתָה pôthâh (po-thaw'); (Ezekiel 13:19), from an unused root meaning to open hinge, secret participle - a hole, i.e. hinge or the female pudenda 1) sockets, hinges, secret parts (meaning dubious) 1a) sockets 1b) secret parts
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 7:50 | “And the bowls, and the snuffers, and the basons, and the spoons, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple.” Word: פֹּת (pôth) | |
| Isaiah 3:17 | “Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the Lord will discover their secret parts.” Word: פֹּת (pôth) |
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