Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פִּתְגָּם”
Understanding pithgâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Persian origin decree, sentence. - a (judicial) sentence 1) edict, decree
H6599
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פִּתְגָּם
Phoneticpith-gawm'
Transliterationpithgâm
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Persian origin decree, sentence. - a (judicial) sentence 1) edict, decree
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Esther 1:20 | “And when the king’s decree which he shall make shall be published throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small.” Word: פִּתְגָּם (pithgâm) | |
| Ecclesiastes 8:11 | “Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.” Word: פִּתְגָּם (pithgâm) |