Strong's Lexicon path: Morsel, piece, fragment Original Word: פַת Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּתָה (pathah), which means "to open" or "to be simple." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "path," the concept of a small portion or morsel can be related to Greek words like ψωμίον (psomion), meaning "a small piece of bread" or "morsel," as seen in John 13:26. Usage: The Hebrew word "path" refers to a small piece or fragment, often used in the context of food, such as a morsel of bread. It conveys the idea of a portion that is broken off from a larger whole. In the Biblical context, it often signifies a humble or modest portion, reflecting simplicity or the basic necessities of life. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, bread was a staple food and a symbol of sustenance and hospitality. Sharing a morsel of bread was a common practice, often signifying fellowship and community. The act of breaking bread together was a gesture of peace and friendship. In the Biblical narrative, the sharing of a "path" can symbolize humility, provision, and the importance of community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pathath Definition fragment, bit, morsel NASB Translation bits (1), bread (1), fragments (1), morsel (3), piece (6), piece of bread (1), pieces (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּת noun feminineProverbs 17:1 fragment, bit, morsel of bread; — absolute תֲרֵבָה ׳פ Proverbs 17:1 a dry morsel; construct מַּתלֶֿחֶם Genesis 18:5; Judges 19:5; 1 Samuel 2:36; 1 Samuel 28:22; 1 Kings 17:11; Proverbs 28:21; suffix מִּתִּי Job 31:17, מִּתְּךָ Proverbs 23:8, מִּתֵּךְ Ruth 2:14, מִּתּוֺ 2 Samuel 12:3; plural מִּתִּים Leviticus 2:6; Leviticus 6:14; in simile Psalm 147:17. [מָּתוֺת] noun [masculine] id.; — plural construct מְּתוֺתַי לֶתֶם Ezekiel 13:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance meat, morsel, piece From pathath; a bit -- meat, morsel, piece. see HEBREW pathath Forms and Transliterations וּבִפְת֣וֹתֵי ובפתותי כְפִתִּ֑ים כפתים מִפִּתּ֨וֹ מפתו פִּֽתְּךָ־ פִּתִּ֔ים פִּתִּ֣י פִּתֵּ֖ךְ פַּ֣ת פַּת־ פַת־ פת פת־ פתי פתים פתך פתך־ chefitTim fat ḵə·p̄it·tîm ḵəp̄ittîm mip·pit·tōw mippitTo mippittōw pat paṯ paṯ- p̄aṯ- pit·tə·ḵā- pit·têḵ pit·tî pit·tîm pitTech pittecha pittêḵ pittəḵā- pitTi pittî pitTim pittîm ū·ḇip̄·ṯō·w·ṯê ūḇip̄ṯōwṯê uvifToteiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 18:5 HEB: וְאֶקְחָ֨ה פַת־ לֶ֜חֶם וְסַעֲד֤וּ NAS: and I will bring a piece of bread, KJV: And I will fetch a morsel of bread, INT: will bring A piece of bread you may refresh Leviticus 2:6 Leviticus 6:21 Judges 19:5 Ruth 2:14 1 Samuel 2:36 1 Samuel 28:22 2 Samuel 12:3 1 Kings 17:11 Job 31:17 Psalm 147:17 Proverbs 17:1 Proverbs 23:8 Proverbs 28:21 Ezekiel 13:19 15 Occurrences |