Original Word: פִתְחוֹן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: pithchown
Pronunciation: peeth-khone'
Phonetic Spelling: (pith-khone')
Definition: Opening, entrance, doorway
Meaning: opening

opening

From pathach; opening (the act) -- open(-ing).

see HEBREW pathach

Word Origin
from pathach
Definition
an opening
NASB Translation
open (1), open* (1).

מִּתְחוֺן noun [masculine] opening; — construct מִּתְחוֺן מֶּה opening of mouth in speech or song Ezekiel 16:63; Ezekiel 29:21.

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּתַח (pathach), which means "to open."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2374: θύρα (thyra) • meaning "door" or "entrance."
• Strong's Greek Number 455: ἀνοίγω (anoigo) • meaning "to open."

These Greek terms correspond to the Hebrew פִתְחוֹן in their shared emphasis on the concept of opening, whether it be a physical door or a metaphorical opportunity.

Usage: The word פִתְחוֹן is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a literal or figurative opening. It can refer to a physical entrance or a metaphorical opportunity for action or speech.

Context: פִתְחוֹן (pithchon) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that emphasize the concept of an opening or entrance. This term is often used to describe a literal doorway or gate, providing access to a space or area. In a figurative sense, פִתְחוֹן can also denote an opportunity or a chance to speak or act, highlighting the idea of an opening in time or circumstance.

For example, in the book of Judges, the term is used to describe the opening of a door or gate, emphasizing the physical aspect of access and entry. In a metaphorical context, פִתְחוֹן can be seen as an opportunity for expression or action, as in the opening of one's mouth to speak.

The concept of פִתְחוֹן is significant in biblical literature as it often symbolizes the transition from one state to another, whether it be entering a new physical space or seizing an opportunity for change or communication. This dual usage underscores the importance of both physical and metaphorical openings in the biblical narrative.

פִּתְח֣וֹן פִּתְחֽוֹן־ פתחון פתחון־ piṯ·ḥō·wn piṯ·ḥō·wn- pitChon piṯḥōwn piṯḥōwn-Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts