What does פְּתִחָה mean in the Bible?
e. a drawn sword".
Hebrew · H6609
פְּתִחָה
Something opened , i.e. a drawn sword
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פְּתִחָהH6609
What does פְּתִחָה mean in the Bible?
פְּתִחָה is a Hebrew word meaning "something opened , i.e. a drawn sword".
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How does the BSB render H6609?
The BSB source-word alignment has 1 aligned row for this entry. Common renderings include swords unsheathed (1).
Where does פְּתִחָה appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Psalms 55:21. Its strongest book concentrations include Psalms (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itswords unsheathed1×Psalms 55:21
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First aligned rowPsalms 55:21
Aligned rows1
Books represented1
Psalms1
Source forms
פְתִחֽוֹת׃1xp̄ə·ṯi·ḥō·wṯPsalms 55:21
Parsing patterns
Noun - feminine plural1xPsalms 55:21
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. something opened , i.e. a drawn sword
Source Gloss
something opened , i.e. a drawn sword
Extended definition
drawn sword.