Lexicon pathath: To open, to break, to loosen Original Word: פָתַת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance participle A primitive root; to open, i.e. Break -- participle NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to break up, crumble NASB Translation break (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָּתַת] verb break up, crumble (Late Hebrew id.; Arabic  ; Ethiopic  ; Syriac  ); — Qal Infinitive absolute of bread of מָּתוֺת אֹתָהּ מִּתִּים ׃מִנְתָה Leviticus 2:6. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 455: ἀνοίγω (anoigō) • to open Usage: The verb פָתַת (patat) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the action of opening or breaking, often in a metaphorical sense. It can imply the act of opening something that is closed or breaking something into pieces. Context: The Hebrew verb פָתַת (patat) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, primarily conveying the idea of opening or breaking. This term is often used metaphorically to describe the breaking of something intangible, such as a covenant or a promise. The action of opening can also extend to the opening of one's heart or mind, suggesting a readiness to receive new information or to be influenced. In some instances, פָתַת (patat) is used in a physical sense, such as breaking bread or opening a sealed object. The verb is typically found in poetic or prophetic literature, where the imagery of breaking or opening serves to illustrate spiritual or moral truths. For example, in the context of divine judgment or deliverance, the breaking of bonds or barriers signifies liberation or transformation. Forms and Transliterations פָּת֤וֹת פתות pā·ṯō·wṯ paTot pāṯōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 2:6 HEB: פָּת֤וֹת אֹתָהּ֙ פִּתִּ֔ים NAS: you shall break it into bits and pour KJV: Thou shalt part it in pieces, and pour INT: shall break bits and pour 1 Occurrence |
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