◄ 6621. petha ►
Strong's Lexicon petha: Suddenness, instant, moment Original Word: פֶתַע Part of Speech: substantive Transliteration: petha` Pronunciation: PEH-thah Phonetic Spelling: (peh'-thah) Definition: a wink, moment Meaning: The term פֶתַע (pethaʿ) is used to denote a sudden or unexpected moment, often translated as "a wink" or "a moment." Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּתַע (pāthaʿ), which means to open or to be open. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1810 (ἐξαίφνης, exaiphnes): Meaning "suddenly" or "unexpectedly," this Greek term captures the essence of suddenness similar to פֶתַע (pethaʿ). • G1819 (ἐξαίφνης, exaiphnes): Another form of the same Greek word, emphasizing the sudden or immediate nature of an event. • G3916 (παραχρῆμα, parachrēma): Translated as "immediately" or "at once," this term reflects the instantaneous aspect of פֶתַע (pethaʿ). • G4743 (συντόμως, syntomōs): Meaning "quickly" or "briefly," this Greek word aligns with the concept of a momentary or swift occurrence. These Greek terms, like פֶתַע (pethaʿ), are used in the New Testament to describe events that happen with little to no warning, emphasizing the immediacy and unexpected nature of such occurrences. Usage: The word פֶתַע (pethaʿ) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe an event or action that occurs suddenly or without warning. It is often used in contexts where something happens unexpectedly or in an instant. Context: פֶתַע (pethaʿ) is a noun that conveys the idea of suddenness or immediacy. It is used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe events that occur without prior notice, emphasizing the element of surprise or abruptness. This term is found in several passages, illustrating the concept of an unforeseen or instantaneous occurrence. For example, in Proverbs 6:15, it is used to describe the sudden calamity that befalls the wicked: "Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery." (BSB) The use of פֶתַע (pethaʿ) underscores the unpredictability of certain events, often serving as a warning of the swift consequences of one's actions. It highlights the transient nature of life and the importance of being prepared for unforeseen changes or judgments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition suddenness NASB Translation instant (1), instantly (2), suddenly (3), very (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶּתַע substantive suddenness ( √ unknown: compare Assyrian ina pitti, ina pittimma, in suddenness, instantly, DlHWB 553): — Numbers 35:22 . . . הֲדָפוֺ וְאִםבְּֿפֶתַע if he have thrust him in suddenness, before he is aware what he has done (i.e. accidentally); + מִּתְאֹם Numbers 6:9 וכי ימות מת עליו בפתע פתאם i.e. very suddenly; לְפֶתַע according to (לְ, p. 5 I 6 b) suddenness, Isaiah 29:5 והיה לפתע פתאם = at an instant, suddenly, Isaiah 30:13 שִׁבְרָהּ אשׁר פתאם לפתע יבוא. As adverb accusative, suddenly, Proverbs 6:15 (= Proverbs 29:1) מֶּתַע יִשָּׁבֵר, Habakkuk 2:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance at an instant, suddenly, very From an unused root meaning to open (the eyes); a wink, i.e. Moment (compare pith'owm) (used only (with or without preposition) adverbially, quickly or unexpectedly) -- at an instant, suddenly, X very. see HEBREW pith'owm Forms and Transliterations בְּפֶ֣תַע בְּפֶ֥תַע בפתע לְפֶ֖תַע לְפֶ֥תַע לפתע פֶ֗תַע פֶּ֥תַע פתע bə·p̄e·ṯa‘ beFeta bəp̄eṯa‘ Feta lə·p̄e·ṯa‘ leFeta ləp̄eṯa‘ pe·ṯa‘ p̄e·ṯa‘ Peta peṯa‘ p̄eṯa‘ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Numbers 6:9 HEB: מֵ֤ת עָלָיו֙ בְּפֶ֣תַע פִּתְאֹ֔ם וְטִמֵּ֖א NAS: But if a man dies very suddenly beside KJV: die very suddenly INT: dies beside very suddenly defiles Numbers 35:22 HEB: וְאִם־ בְּפֶ֥תַע בְּלֹא־ אֵיבָ֖ה NAS: he pushed him suddenly without KJV: But if he thrust him suddenly without INT: if suddenly without enmity Proverbs 6:15 HEB: יָב֣וֹא אֵיד֑וֹ פֶּ֥תַע יִ֝שָּׁבֵ֗ר וְאֵ֣ין NAS: suddenly; Instantly he will be broken KJV: suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken INT: will come his calamity Instantly will be broken and there Proverbs 29:1 HEB: מַקְשֶׁה־ עֹ֑רֶף פֶּ֥תַע יִ֝שָּׁבֵ֗ר וְאֵ֣ין NAS: after much reproof Will suddenly be broken KJV: [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, INT: hardens neck will suddenly be broken beyond Isaiah 29:5 HEB: עָֽרִיצִ֔ים וְהָיָ֖ה לְפֶ֥תַע פִּתְאֹֽם׃ NAS: And it will happen instantly, suddenly. KJV: that passeth away: yea, it shall be at an instant suddenly. INT: of the ruthless will happen instantly suddenly Isaiah 30:13 HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ פִּתְאֹ֥ם לְפֶ֖תַע יָב֥וֹא שִׁבְרָֽהּ׃ NAS: comes suddenly in an instant, KJV: cometh suddenly at an instant. INT: Whose suddenly an instant comes collapse Habakkuk 2:7 HEB: הֲל֣וֹא פֶ֗תַע יָק֙וּמוּ֙ נֹשְׁכֶ֔יךָ NAS: rise up suddenly, And those who collect KJV: Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite INT: not suddenly rise your creditors 7 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6621 7 Occurrences bə·p̄e·ṯa‘ — 2 Occ. p̄e·ṯa‘ — 1 Occ. lə·p̄e·ṯa‘ — 2 Occ. pe·ṯa‘ — 2 Occ.