Lexicon pethichah: Opening Original Word: פְתִחָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drawn sword From pathach; something opened, i.e. A drawn sword -- drawn sword. see HEBREW pathach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pathach Definition a drawn sword NASB Translation drawn swords (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְּתִיחָה] noun [feminine] drawn sword; — plural מְּתִחוֺת Psalm 55:22 (figurative of words; compare Ezekiel 21:33; Psalm 37:14). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּתַח (patach), which means "to open."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1002 (βέλος, belos), which refers to a "missile" or "dart." While not a direct equivalent, G1002 shares the thematic element of weaponry and readiness for action, similar to the concept of a drawn sword in Hebrew. The Greek term emphasizes the idea of a projectile weapon, which, like a drawn sword, is prepared for use in conflict or defense. Usage: This word is used in the context of describing an object that is opened or unsheathed, particularly a sword. It conveys the idea of readiness for action or exposure. Context: פְתִחָה (Petiḥah) is a noun feminine in Biblical Hebrew, primarily used to denote an object that has been opened or exposed. The term is often associated with a sword that has been drawn from its sheath, symbolizing preparedness for battle or judgment. This imagery is potent in the Hebrew Bible, where the drawing of a sword often signifies impending conflict or divine intervention. Forms and Transliterations פְתִחֽוֹת׃ פתחות׃ fetiChot p̄ə·ṯi·ḥō·wṯ p̄əṯiḥōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 55:21 HEB: מִשֶּׁ֗מֶן וְהֵ֣מָּה פְתִחֽוֹת׃ NAS: than oil, Yet they were drawn swords. KJV: than oil, yet [were] they drawn swords. INT: oil they were drawn 1 Occurrence |
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