Original Word: פְתַח
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: pthach
Pronunciation: peh'-thakh
Phonetic Spelling: (peth-akh')
Definition: Opening, entrance, doorway
Meaning: to open

open

(Aramaic) corresponding to pathach; to open -- open.

see HEBREW pathach

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to pathach
Definition
to open
NASB Translation
open (1), opened (1).

Word Origin: Aramaic; corresponding to the Hebrew פָּתַח (pāthach)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2188 (ἰάομαι, iaomai): While not a direct translation, this Greek term is related in the sense of opening or healing, as healing often involves the opening or restoration of what was closed or broken. The concept of opening in a metaphorical sense can be linked to the idea of healing or restoration, as seen in the New Testament.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Aramaic verb פְתַח (pĕthach), highlighting its significance in biblical narratives and its thematic connections to divine revelation and restoration.

Usage: This Aramaic verb is used in the context of opening, often referring to the physical act of opening something such as a door or a gate. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the opening of the mouth or the beginning of speech.

Context: • The Aramaic verb פְתַח (pĕthach) appears in the context of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra, which contain sections written in Aramaic. The term is used to describe the action of opening, whether it be a physical object like a door or a more abstract concept such as the opening of one's mouth to speak.
• In the book of Daniel, the term is used in narratives that describe the opening of doors or gates, often in the context of divine intervention or significant events. For example, in Daniel 6:10, Daniel opens his windows toward Jerusalem to pray, demonstrating his faithfulness despite the king's decree.
• The usage of פְתַח in these contexts underscores themes of revelation, access, and divine-human interaction. The act of opening is often associated with the unveiling of truth or the initiation of communication with God.
• The verb is also found in Ezra, where it is used in the context of rebuilding and restoration, symbolizing new beginnings and the re-establishment of worship practices.

פְּתִֽיחוּ׃ פְּתִיחָ֥ן פתיחו׃ פתיחן pə·ṯî·ḥān pə·ṯî·ḥū petiChan peTichu pəṯîḥān pəṯîḥūInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts