Original Word: פְחֶתֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: pchetheth
Pronunciation: peh-kheh'-theth
Phonetic Spelling: (pekh-eh'-theth)
Definition: Pit, trap, snare
Meaning: a hole

fret inward

From the same as pachath; a hole (by mildew in a garment) -- fret inward.

see HEBREW pachath

Word Origin
from the same as pachath
Definition
a boring or eating out
NASB Translation
eating away (1).

מְּחֶ֫תֶת noun feminine a boring or eating out; — Leviticus 13:55, of leprous decay in garment.

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּחַת (pachat), which means "to dig" or "to open."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for פְחֶתֶת, similar concepts can be found in Greek terms related to pits or holes, such as βόθυνος (bothynos) or φρέαρ (phrear), which also convey the idea of a pit or well. These terms are used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to describe physical and metaphorical pits.

Usage: The term פְחֶתֶת is used in the context of describing a physical hole or pit, often with connotations of danger or entrapment.

Context: • The Hebrew word פְחֶתֶת (p'cheth) appears in the context of describing a physical hole or pit. It is often associated with danger, as pits were commonly used as traps or places of confinement. The imagery of a pit is frequently employed in the Hebrew Bible to convey themes of peril, entrapment, or divine judgment.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to illustrate situations where individuals find themselves in precarious or threatening circumstances, often requiring divine intervention or deliverance.
• The concept of a pit is metaphorically extended to describe spiritual or moral decline, where individuals or nations fall into a state of degradation or despair.
• The use of פְחֶתֶת in biblical literature underscores the importance of vigilance and the need for divine guidance to avoid falling into such metaphorical pits.

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