Strong's Lexicon pithgam: Decree, edict, command, word Original Word: פִתְגָּם Word Origin: Derived from Persian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1378 (δόγμα, dogma): Refers to a decree or ordinance, often used in the New Testament to describe official rulings or doctrines. Usage: The Hebrew word "pithgam" refers to a formal decree or edict, often issued by a king or ruling authority. It conveys the idea of an authoritative command or a legally binding statement. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe official proclamations or decisions that carry significant weight and authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, decrees and edicts were crucial for governance and maintaining order within a kingdom. Such proclamations were often inscribed on tablets or scrolls and disseminated throughout the realm to ensure compliance. The use of "pithgam" reflects the influence of Persian administrative practices, especially during the time of the Jewish exile and subsequent return under Persian rule. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition an edict, decree NASB Translation edict (1), sentence (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִּתְגָּם noun masculine edict, decree (Persian loan-word, Old Persian patigâma (patigam, come to, arrive), New Persian paigâm, message; see GildemZKM iv. 214 MeyEntstehung 23; Aramaic מִּתְגָּמָא,  word, command, Biblical Aramaic = Biblical Hebrew); — construct הַטֶּלֶךְ ׳פ Esther 1:20; with Genitive object מַעֲשֵׂה הָרָעָה ׳פ Ecclesiastes 8:11 (apparently f., compare De; but Hi AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 115 read נַעֲשֶׂה for נַעֲשָׂה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance decree, sentence Of Persian origin; a (judicial) sentence -- decree, sentence. Forms and Transliterations פִּתְגָ֨ם פִתְגָ֔ם פתגם fitGam piṯ·ḡām p̄iṯ·ḡām pitGam piṯḡām p̄iṯḡāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 1:20 HEB: וְנִשְׁמַע֩ פִּתְגָ֨ם הַמֶּ֤לֶךְ אֲשֶֽׁר־ NAS: When the king's edict which KJV: And when the king's decree which he shall make INT: is heard edict the king's which Ecclesiastes 8:11 2 Occurrences |
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