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Lexicon :: Strong's H6612 - pᵊṯî

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פְּתִי
Transliteration
pᵊṯî
Pronunciation
peth-ee'
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Part of Speech
adjective, feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1853a

Strong’s Definitions

פְּתִי pᵉthîy, peth-ee'; or פֶּתִי pethîy; or פְּתָאִי pᵉthâʼîy; from H6601; silly (i.e. seducible):—foolish, simple(-icity, one).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 19x

The KJV translates Strong's H6612 in the following manner: simple (15x), simple ones (2x), foolish (1x), simplicity (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 19x
The KJV translates Strong's H6612 in the following manner: simple (15x), simple ones (2x), foolish (1x), simplicity (1x).
feminine noun

  1. simplicity, naivete

    adjective

  2. simple, foolish, open-minded

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
פְּתִי pᵉthîy, peth-ee'; or פֶּתִי pethîy; or פְּתָאִי pᵉthâʼîy; from H6601; silly (i.e. seducible):—foolish, simple(-icity, one).
STRONGS H6612: Abbreviations
† פֶּ֫תִי [for פָּתַי Lag BN 52 BaZMG xlii (1888), 353; NB 320] adjective simple, possibly as open-minded; — פֶּ֫תִי Proverbs 9:4 +, פֶּ֑תִי Psalm 19:8 +; plural פְּתָאיִם (Ges§ 93 x) Psalm 116:6 + 6 times Proverbs; פְּתָיִים Psalm 119:130; Proverbs 22:3; פְּתָיִם Proverbs 1:22, 32; — simple, as substantive concrete: open to the instruction of wisdom or folly, Proverbs 9:4, 16; believing every word Proverbs 14:15; lacking עָרְמָה Proverbs 1:14; Proverbs 8:5; Proverbs 19:25; needing בין Psalm 119:130, חכמה Psalm 19:8; Proverbs 21:11; in good sense, שׁמר פתאים י׳ Psalm 116:6 י׳ preserveth ths simple-minded; but usually tendency to bad sense; פתאים love פתי Proverbs 1:22; inherit אִוֶּלֶת Proverbs 14:18, are easily enticed, misled and go back Proverbs 1:32; Proverbs 7:7; Proverbs 9:6; Proverbs 22:3 = Proverbs 27:12; they need atonement Ezekiel 45:20 (|| שׁגה).

[פְּתִי] noun feminine simplicity (i.e. lack of wisdom), תְּאֵהֲבוּ־פֶ֑תִי פְּתָיִם עַד־מָתַי Proverbs 1:22.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Psalms

19:8; 19:8; 116:6; 116:6; 119:130; 119:130

Proverbs

1:14; 1:22; 1:22; 1:22; 1:32; 1:32; 7:7; 8:5; 9:4; 9:4; 9:6; 9:16; 14:15; 14:18; 19:25; 21:11; 22:3; 22:3; 27:12

Ezekiel

45:20

H6612

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6612 matches the Hebrew פְּתִי (pᵊṯî),
which occurs 19 times in 18 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:7 - (LXX 18:8) The law of the Lord is [fn]perfect, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 116:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 116:6 - (LXX 114:6) The Lord preserves [fn]the simple: I was brought low, and he delivered me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:130

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:130 - (LXX 118:130) The manifestation of thy words will enlighten, and instruct the simple.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:4 - that he might give subtlety to the simple, and to the young man [fn]discernment and understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:22 - So long as the simple cleave to justice, they shall not be ashamed: but the foolish being lovers of haughtiness, having become ungodly have hated knowledge, and are become subject to reproofs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:32 - For because they wronged the simple, they shall be slain; and an inquisition shall ruin the ungodly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:7 - passing by the corner in the passages [fn]near her house,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:5 - O ye simple, [fn]understand subtlety, and ye that are untaught, imbibe knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:4 - Whoso is foolish, let him turn aside to me: and to them that want understanding she says,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:6 - Leave folly, that ye may reign for ever; and seek [fn]wisdom, and improve understanding by knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:16 - saying, Whoso is most senseless of you, let him turn aside to me; and I exhort those that want prudence, saying,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:15 - The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to after-thought.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:18 - Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:25 - When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - When an intemperate man is punished the simple becomes wiser: and a wise man understanding will receive knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:3 - An intelligent man seeing a bad man severely punished is himself instructed, but fools pass by and are punished.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:12 - A wise man, when evils are approaching, hides himself; but fools pass on, and will be punished.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 45:20

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 45:20 - And thus shalt thou do in the seventh month; on the first day of the month thou shalt take a rate from each one; and ye shall make atonement for the house.
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