The meaning of “פְּתִי”
Understanding pᵉthîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or פֶּתִי pethîy (peh'-thee); or פְּתָאִי pᵉthâʼîy (peth-aw-ee'); from פָּתָה foolish, simple(-icity, one). - silly (i.e...
פְּתִי
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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