Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of פָּתַר

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

Definition

interpret(-ation, -er). - to open up, i.e. (figuratively) interpret (a dream) 1) (Qal) to interpret (dreams)

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פָּתַר

Phoneticpaw-thar'
Transliterationpâthar
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

interpret(-ation, -er). - to open up, i.e. (figuratively) interpret (a dream) 1) (Qal) to interpret (dreams)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

7 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 41:8

And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.

Word: פָּתַר (pâthar)

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Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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