Strong's Lexicon petha: Suddenness, instant, moment Original Word: פֶתַע Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּתַע (pata), which means "to open" or "to be open." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for suddenness is ἐξαίφνης (exaiphnes), which also conveys the idea of something happening unexpectedly or without warning. Usage: The Hebrew word "petha" refers to something that occurs suddenly or unexpectedly. It conveys the idea of an event or action that takes place in an instant, without prior warning or anticipation. In the biblical context, it often describes sudden calamities or divine interventions that catch people unprepared. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of suddenness was often associated with divine actions or judgments. The Israelites believed that God could intervene in human affairs at any moment, bringing about sudden changes or consequences. This understanding underscored the importance of living righteously and being prepared for God's unexpected actions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition suddenness NASB Translation instant (1), instantly (2), suddenly (3), very (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶּתַע substantive suddenness ( √ unknown: compare Assyrian ina pitti, ina pittimma, in suddenness, instantly, DlHWB 553): — Numbers 35:22 . . . הֲדָפוֺ וְאִםבְּֿפֶתַע if he have thrust him in suddenness, before he is aware what he has done (i.e. accidentally); + מִּתְאֹם Numbers 6:9 וכי ימות מת עליו בפתע פתאם i.e. very suddenly; לְפֶתַע according to (לְ, p. 5 I 6 b) suddenness, Isaiah 29:5 והיה לפתע פתאם = at an instant, suddenly, Isaiah 30:13 שִׁבְרָהּ אשׁר פתאם לפתע יבוא. As adverb accusative, suddenly, Proverbs 6:15 (= Proverbs 29:1) מֶּתַע יִשָּׁבֵר, Habakkuk 2:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance at an instant, suddenly, very From an unused root meaning to open (the eyes); a wink, i.e. Moment (compare pith'owm) (used only (with or without preposition) adverbially, quickly or unexpectedly) -- at an instant, suddenly, X very. see HEBREW pith'owm Forms and Transliterations בְּפֶ֣תַע בְּפֶ֥תַע בפתע לְפֶ֖תַע לְפֶ֥תַע לפתע פֶ֗תַע פֶּ֥תַע פתע bə·p̄e·ṯa‘ beFeta bəp̄eṯa‘ Feta lə·p̄e·ṯa‘ leFeta ləp̄eṯa‘ pe·ṯa‘ p̄e·ṯa‘ Peta peṯa‘ p̄eṯa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 6:9 HEB: מֵ֤ת עָלָיו֙ בְּפֶ֣תַע פִּתְאֹ֔ם וְטִמֵּ֖א NAS: But if a man dies very suddenly beside KJV: die very suddenly INT: dies beside very suddenly defiles Numbers 35:22 Proverbs 6:15 Proverbs 29:1 Isaiah 29:5 Isaiah 30:13 Habakkuk 2:7 7 Occurrences |
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