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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.
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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 Box Psa 19:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:7 - The law of the LORD is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the LORD are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 116:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 116:6 - The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:130

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:130 - Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:4 - To impart shrewdness to the morally naive, and a discerning plan to the young person.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:22 - "How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:32 - For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:7 - and I saw among the naive - I discerned among the youths - a young man who lacked wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:5 - You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:4 - "Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:6 - Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding."

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:16 - "Whoever is simple, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:15 - A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:18 - The naive inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:25 - Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:3 - A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 27:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:12 - A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 45:20

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 45:20 - This is what you must do on the seventh day of the month for anyone who sins inadvertently or through ignorance; so you will make atonement for the temple.
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