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The meaning of פְּתִי

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

Definition

or פֶּתִי pethîy (peh'-thee); or פְּתָאִי pᵉthâʼîy (peth-aw-ee'); from פָּתָה foolish, simple(-icity, one). - silly (i.e...

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פְּתִי

Phoneticpeth-ee'
Transliterationpᵉthîy
Grammar Code
H:N
Hebrew Noun
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or פֶּתִי pethîy (peh'-thee); or פְּתָאִי pᵉthâʼîy (peth-aw-ee'); from פָּתָה foolish, simple(-icity, one). - silly (i.e. seducible) n f 1) simplicity, naivete adj 2) simple, foolish, open-minded

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

18 total references
ReferenceText
Psalms 116:6

The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

Word: פְּתִי (pᵉthîy)
Proverbs 9:16

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Word: פְּתִי (pᵉthîy)
Ezekiel 45:20

And so thou shalt do the seventh day of the month for every one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye reconcile the house.

Word: פְּתִי (pᵉthîy)

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