Strong's Lexicon Pthowr: Pethor Original Word: פְתוֹר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to interpret or to break open. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Pethor in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to a location in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: Pethor is a location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the context of the account of Balaam. It is identified as the home of Balaam, the son of Beor, a non-Israelite prophet or diviner. The name Pethor itself is not associated with any specific meaning in the text, but it is significant as the place from which Balaam is summoned by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites. Cultural and Historical Background: Pethor is believed to have been located in Mesopotamia, near the Euphrates River. This region was known for its diverse cultures and religious practices, including divination and prophecy. Balaam, a resident of Pethor, is depicted as a figure who had a reputation for effective blessings and curses, which was a common belief in the ancient Near East regarding prophets and diviners. The narrative involving Pethor highlights the interactions between the Israelites and surrounding nations during their wilderness wanderings. Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּתוֺר proper name, of a location home of Balsam; — with ה locative מְּת֫וֺרָה Numbers 22:5, φαθουρα, A Βαθουρα; אֲרַם ׳פ נַהֲרַיִם Deuteronomy 23:5, but omitted ׳פ ᵐ5; — compare Assyrian Pitru (on western bank of upper Euphrase) SchrKGF 220; COT Numbers 22:5 Dl Pa 269 Dr Hastings DB; Egyptian Pe-d-ru WMMAs.u.Eur:291. [מָּתוֺת] see פתת. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pethor Of foreign origin; Pethor, a place in Mesopotamia -- Pethor. Forms and Transliterations מִפְּת֛וֹר מפתור פְּ֠תוֹרָה פתורה mip·pə·ṯō·wr mippeTor mippəṯōwr pə·ṯō·w·rāh Petorah pəṯōwrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 22:5 HEB: בֶּן־ בְּע֗וֹר פְּ֠תוֹרָה אֲשֶׁ֧ר עַל־ NAS: of Beor, at Pethor, which KJV: of Beor to Pethor, which [is] by the river INT: the son of Beor Pethor which is near Deuteronomy 23:4 2 Occurrences |
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