Strong's Lexicon pethach: Opening, entrance, doorway Original Word: פְתַח Word Origin: From the root verb פָּתַח (pathach), meaning "to open." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2374 (θύρα, thura) - door, gate - G1524 (εἰσέρχομαι, eiserchomai) - to enter, to go in Usage: The Hebrew word "pethach" primarily refers to an opening or entrance, such as a door or gate. It is used to describe physical spaces that allow passage or access, often implying a transition from one area to another. In a broader sense, it can also symbolize opportunities or beginnings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of an "opening" or "entrance" held significant importance. The entrance to a tent or house was a place of hospitality, judgment, and social interaction. It was often where elders would gather to make decisions or where families would welcome guests. The "pethach" was not just a physical space but also a symbolic one, representing access, protection, and community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to pathach Definition to open NASB Translation open (1), opened (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance open (Aramaic) corresponding to pathach; to open -- open. see HEBREW pathach Forms and Transliterations פְּתִֽיחוּ׃ פְּתִיחָ֥ן פתיחו׃ פתיחן pə·ṯî·ḥān pə·ṯî·ḥū petiChan peTichu pəṯîḥān pəṯîḥūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:10 HEB: לְבַיְתֵ֔הּ וְכַוִּ֨ין פְּתִיחָ֥ן לֵהּ֙ בְּעִלִּיתֵ֔הּ NAS: he had windows open toward KJV: and his windows being open in his chamber INT: his house had windows open his roof toward Daniel 7:10 2 Occurrences |
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