◄ 6609. pethichah ►
Lexicon pethichah: Opening Original Word: פְתִחָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: pthikhah Pronunciation: peh-thee-KHAH Phonetic Spelling: (peth-ee-khaw') Definition: Opening Meaning: something opened, a drawn sword Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drawn sword From pathach; something opened, i.e. A drawn sword -- drawn sword. see HEBREW pathach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from 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. The concept of "opening" in Hebrew thought extends beyond the physical act to encompass the revelation or unveiling of something previously concealed. In the case of פְתִחָה, the drawing of a sword can be seen as a metaphor for the unveiling of divine justice or the readiness to execute judgment. The use of פְתִחָה in the Hebrew Bible is limited, but its implications are significant, often appearing in prophetic or poetic contexts where the imagery of a drawn sword serves to underscore themes of power, authority, and the execution of divine will. Forms and Transliterations פְתִחֽוֹת׃ פתחות׃ fetiChot p̄ə·ṯi·ḥō·wṯ p̄əṯiḥōwṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 Strong's Hebrew 6609 1 Occurrence p̄ə·ṯi·ḥō·wṯ — 1 Occ.