Strong's Lexicon pithgam: Decree, edict, command, word Original Word: פִתְגָּם Word Origin: Of foreign origin, possibly from Persian or Aramaic roots. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent in the Septuagint for "pithgam" is often translated as "δόγμα" (dogma), which also means decree or ordinance. This term is used in the New Testament, for example, in Luke 2:1, referring to the decree from Caesar Augustus. Usage: The term "pithgam" is used to denote an official decree or edict, often issued by a king or ruler. It conveys the idea of a formal and authoritative command that is to be obeyed. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe royal decrees that have significant implications for the people. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, decrees and edicts were crucial for governance and the administration of justice. Kings and rulers would issue pithgam to communicate laws, commands, or decisions that were binding on their subjects. These decrees were often inscribed on tablets or scrolls and publicly proclaimed to ensure compliance. The concept of a royal decree reflects the centralized power and authority of the monarchy in ancient societies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to pithgam Definition a command, word, affair NASB Translation answer (1), answer...matter (1), answered* (1), edict (1), report (1), sentence (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִּתְגָם noun masculineEzra 6:11 command, word, affair (Persian: see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute ׳פ Daniel 3:16; emphatic מָא- Ezra 4:17 +; — command Ezra 6:11, word, by missive Ezra 5:7, from king Ezra 4:17 (both with שְׁלַת), in answer Ezra 5:11 (with התיב); weakened, thing, affair Daniel 3:16; Daniel 4:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance answer, letter, matter, word (Aramaic) corresponding to pithgam; a word, answer, letter or decree -- answer, letter, matter, word. see HEBREW pithgam Forms and Transliterations פִּתְגָ֖ם פִּתְגָמָ֔א פִּתְגָמָ֖א פִּתְגָמָ֞א פִּתְגָמָ֣א פִתְגָמָ֖א פתגם פתגמא fitgaMa piṯ·ḡā·mā p̄iṯ·ḡā·mā piṯ·ḡām pitGam piṯḡām pitgaMa piṯḡāmā p̄iṯḡāmāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:17 HEB: פִּתְגָמָ֞א שְׁלַ֣ח מַלְכָּ֗א NAS: sent an answer to Rehum KJV: the king an answer unto INT: an answer sent the king Ezra 5:7 Ezra 5:11 Ezra 6:11 Daniel 3:16 Daniel 4:17 6 Occurrences |
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