6615. pethiyyuth
Lexicon
pethiyyuth: Simplicity, Naivety

Original Word: פְתַיּוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: pthayuwth
Pronunciation: peh-thee-YOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (peth-ah-yooth')
Definition: Simplicity, Naivety
Meaning: silliness

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
simple

From pthiy; silliness (i.e. Seducibility) -- simple.

see HEBREW pthiy

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from pathah
Definition
simplicity
NASB Translation
naive (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מְּתַיּוּת id. Proverbs 9:13 (Toy conjectures מְפַתָּה).



Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּתָה (pathah), which means to be simple, naive, or to entice.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 878 • ἄνοια (anoia): This Greek term translates to "folly" or "senselessness," capturing a similar concept of foolishness or lack of understanding.
Strong's Greek Number 453 • ἄφρων (aphron): Meaning "foolish" or "unwise," this term aligns with the Hebrew concept of פְתַיּוּת (pethayyuth) in describing a lack of wisdom or discernment.

These Greek terms reflect the New Testament's continuation of the theme of contrasting wisdom with foolishness, emphasizing the value of spiritual insight and understanding.

Usage: The word פְתַיּוּת (pethayyuth) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of foolishness or naivety. It is often used in a negative context, highlighting the absence of wisdom or understanding.

Context: פְתַיּוּת (pethayyuth) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a descriptor of foolishness or naivety. This term is rooted in the concept of being easily enticed or led astray due to a lack of discernment. In the biblical context, it often contrasts with wisdom, which is highly valued and associated with the fear of the Lord. The use of פְתַיּוּת (pethayyuth) serves as a caution against the dangers of simplicity that lacks depth and understanding. It underscores the importance of seeking wisdom and knowledge to avoid the pitfalls of foolishness. The term is illustrative of the broader biblical theme that emphasizes the pursuit of wisdom as a means to live a righteous and fulfilling life.

Forms and Transliterations
פְּ֝תַיּ֗וּת פתיות pə·ṯay·yūṯ petaiYut pəṯayyūṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Proverbs 9:13
HEB: כְּ֭סִילוּת הֹֽמִיָּ֑ה פְּ֝תַיּ֗וּת וּבַל־ יָ֥דְעָה
NAS: is boisterous, [She is] naive and knows
KJV: [is] clamorous: [she is] simple, and
INT: of folly is boisterous naive and and knows

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6615
1 Occurrence


pə·ṯay·yūṯ — 1 Occ.















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