◄ 6615. pethiyyuth ►
Strong's Lexicon pethiyyuth: Simplicity, Naivety Original Word: פְתַיּוּת Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: pthayuwth Pronunciation: peh-thee-YOOTH Phonetic Spelling: (peth-ah-yooth') Definition: silliness Meaning: The term פְתַיּוּת (pethayyuth) is defined as "silliness" or "naivety." It conveys a sense of simplicity or foolishness, often associated with a lack of wisdom or discernment. 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. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from pathah Definition simplicity NASB Translation naive (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּתַיּוּת id. Proverbs 9:13 (Toy conjectures מְפַתָּה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance simple From pthiy; silliness (i.e. Seducibility) -- simple. see HEBREW pthiy Forms and Transliterations פְּ֝תַיּ֗וּת פתיות pə·ṯay·yūṯ petaiYut pəṯayyūṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts 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.