Hebrew · H6612, G172

פְּתָיִם

Silly (i.e. seducible) · innocent

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פְּתִי H6612 silly (i.e. seducible)

Pronunciation pethi

Moral and intellectual simplicity that makes one vulnerable to seduction and deception

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ἄκακος G172 innocent

Pronunciation ákakos

Guileless simplicity—freedom from cunning or malice rather than mere absence of guilt

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What does פְּתָיִם (petayim) mean in the Bible?

פְּתִי · ἄκακος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "the naive or inexperienced who lack discernment".

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What does פְּתִי · ἄκακος mean in the Bible?

פְּתִי · ἄκακος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "the naive or inexperienced who lack discernment".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6612, G172?

H6612, G172 is connected to 19 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. the naive or inexperienced who lack discernment

Strong's H6612, G172

Lexical occurrences 19 verses

Source Gloss

the naive or inexperienced who lack discernment

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