Strong's Lexicon pittuach: Engraving, carving, sculpture Original Word: פִתּוּחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּתַח (pathach), meaning "to open" or "engrave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "pittuach," the concept of engraving or carving can be related to Greek terms such as "χαράσσω" (charassō), meaning "to engrave" or "to inscribe." Usage: The term "pittuach" refers to the act or result of engraving or carving, often used in the context of artistic or decorative work. It implies a detailed and skillful process of creating designs or inscriptions on various materials, such as stone, metal, or wood. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, engraving was a significant art form used in the construction and decoration of sacred spaces, such as the Tabernacle and the Temple. Skilled artisans were employed to create intricate designs that adorned religious artifacts and structures, reflecting the beauty and holiness of the worship environment. Engraving was not only an artistic endeavor but also a means of conveying religious symbolism and narratives. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pathach Definition an engraving NASB Translation carved engravings (1), carved work (1), engraves (1), engravings (6), inscription (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִּתּוּח noun masculine engraving; — absolute ׳פ2Chron 2:13; suffix מִּתֻּחָהּ Zechariah 3:9; elsewhere plural מִּתּוּחִים2Chron 2:6, etc.; — on (wood overlaid with) metal, מִּתּוּחֵי מִקְלְעוֺת כְּרוּבִים 1 Kings 6:29 (see 1 Kings 6:21; 1 Kings 6:22), in temple, so Psalm 74:6; on stone Zechariah 3:9, especially מִּתּוּחֵי חֹתָם Exodus 28:11,21,36; Exodus 39:6,14,30; in General 2Chron 2:6; 2 Chronicles 2:13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance carved work, engraving, Or pittuach {pit-too'-akh; passive participle of pathach; sculpture (in low or high relief or even intaglio) -- carved (work) (are, en-)grave(-ing, -n). see HEBREW pathach Forms and Transliterations פִּתֻּחָ֗הּ פִּתּ֔וּחַ פִּתּוּחִ֑ים פִּתּוּחֵ֣י פִּתּוּחֵ֤י פִּתּוּחֵי֙ פִּתּוּחֶ֣יהָ פתוח פתוחי פתוחיה פתוחים פתחה pit·tū·aḥ pit·tu·ḥāh pit·tū·ḥê pit·tū·ḥe·hā pit·tū·ḥîm pitTuach pittūaḥ pittuChah pittuChei pittuCheiha pittuChim pittuḥāh pittūḥê pittūḥehā pittūḥîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:11 HEB: חָרַשׁ֮ אֶבֶן֒ פִּתּוּחֵ֣י חֹתָ֗ם תְּפַתַּח֙ NAS: As a jeweler engraves a signet, KJV: in stone, [like] the engravings of a signet, INT: of an engraver stones engraves A signet shall engrave Exodus 28:21 Exodus 28:36 Exodus 39:14 Exodus 39:30 1 Kings 6:29 2 Chronicles 2:7 2 Chronicles 2:14 Psalm 74:6 Zechariah 3:9 10 Occurrences |
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