Strong's Lexicon pethay: Simplicity, naivety Original Word: פְתַי Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּתָה (pathah), which means "to be simple" or "to be open-minded." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἄφρων (aphron), meaning "foolish" or "without understanding." Usage: The term "pethay" refers to a state of simplicity or naivety, often implying a lack of wisdom or discernment. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals who are easily led astray due to their lack of understanding or experience. The word can carry a negative connotation, suggesting gullibility or foolishness, but it can also imply innocence or openness to learning. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, wisdom was highly valued, and the pursuit of understanding was seen as a noble endeavor. The concept of "pethay" would have been understood in contrast to wisdom (חָכְמָה, chokmah), which was associated with maturity, experience, and the fear of the Lord. The simple or naive person was often seen as one who had not yet attained the wisdom necessary to navigate life's complexities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to pathah Definition breadth NASB Translation width (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְּתָי] noun [masculine] breadth (ᵑ7 Syriac; Egyptian Aramaic RES246 S-CD4); — suffix מְּתָיֵהּ Daniel 3:1; Ezra 6:3.Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breadth (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to pathah; open, i.e. (as noun) width -- breadth. see HEBREW pathah Forms and Transliterations פְּתָיֵ֖הּ פתיה pə·ṯā·yêh petaYeh pəṯāyêhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:3 HEB: אַמִּ֣ין שִׁתִּ֔ין פְּתָיֵ֖הּ אַמִּ֥ין שִׁתִּֽין׃ NAS: cubits and its width 60 KJV: cubits, [and] the breadth thereof threescore INT: cubits the breadth cubits Daniel 3:1 2 Occurrences |
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