The meaning of “פִּתּוּחַ”
Understanding pittûwach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or פִּתֻּחַ pittuach (pit-too'-akh) ; passive participle of פָּתַח carved (work) (are, en-) grave(-ing, -n). - sculpture...
פִּתּוּחַ
or פִּתֻּחַ pittuach (pit-too'-akh) ; passive participle of פָּתַח carved (work) (are, en-) grave(-ing, -n). - sculpture (in low or high relief or even intaglio) 1) engraving, carving
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 39:6 | “And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel.” Word: פִּתּוּחַ (pittûwach) | |
| 1 Kings 6:29 | “And he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved figures of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, within and without.” Word: פִּתּוּחַ (pittûwach) | |
| 2 Chronicles 2:14 | “The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of graving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David thy father.” Word: פִּתּוּחַ (pittûwach) | |
| Psalms 74:6 | “But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.” Word: פִּתּוּחַ (pittûwach) | |
| Zechariah 3:9 | “For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the Lord of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.” Word: פִּתּוּחַ (pittûwach) |