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The meaning of פָּתָה

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

Definition

allure, deceive, enlarge, entice, flatter, persuade, silly (one). - to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy - usually...

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פָּתָה

Phoneticpaw-thaw'
Transliterationpâthâh
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

allure, deceive, enlarge, entice, flatter, persuade, silly (one). - to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy - usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude 1) to be spacious, be open, be wide 1a) (Qal) to be spacious or open or wide 1b) (Hiphil) to make spacious, make open 2) to be simple, entice, deceive, persuade 2a) (Qal) 2a1) to be open-minded, be simple, be naive 2a2) to be enticed, be deceived 2b) (Niphal) to be deceived, be gullible 2c) (Piel) 2c) (Piel) 2c1) to persuade, seduce 2c2) to deceive 2d) (Pual) 2d1) to be persuaded 2d2) to be deceived

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

23 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 9:27

God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

Word: פָּתָה (pâthâh)
Deuteronomy 11:16

Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;

Word: פָּתָה (pâthâh)
2 Samuel 3:25

Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.

Word: פָּתָה (pâthâh)
Job 31:9

If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid wait at my neighbour’s door;

Word: פָּתָה (pâthâh)
Proverbs 20:19

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

Word: פָּתָה (pâthâh)

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