Strong's Lexicon piqqeach: Open-eyed, clear-sighted, discerning Original Word: פִקֵּחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּקַח (pāqach), meaning "to open" or "to be open." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3525 (nēphō): To be sober, to be watchful - G5429 (phronimos): Wise, prudent Usage: The Hebrew word "piqqeach" is used to describe someone who is perceptive, discerning, or clear-sighted. It often refers to individuals who possess insight or understanding, particularly in spiritual or moral contexts. The term can also imply physical sight, as in the ability to see clearly. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, being "open-eyed" or discerning was highly valued, especially in leaders and prophets. Wisdom and understanding were seen as gifts from God, enabling individuals to lead others and make righteous decisions. The concept of spiritual insight was often linked to one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paqach Definition seeing NASB Translation clear-sighted (1), seeing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִּקֵּחַ adjective seeing; — ׳פ Exodus 4:11 (opposed to עִוֵּר); plural מִּקְחִים, figurative, Exodus 23:8 clear-sighted ones (compare [עָוַר]). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seeing, wise From paqach; clear-sighted; figuratively, intelligent -- seeing, wise. see HEBREW paqach Forms and Transliterations פִּקְחִ֔ים פִקֵּ֖חַ פקח פקחים fikKeach pikChim piq·ḥîm p̄iq·qê·aḥ piqḥîm p̄iqqêaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 4:11 HEB: חֵרֵ֔שׁ א֥וֹ פִקֵּ֖חַ א֣וֹ עִוֵּ֑ר NAS: deaf, or seeing or blind? KJV: or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? INT: deaf or seeing or blind men Exodus 23:8 2 Occurrences |
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