פְּתִי
Silly (i.e. seducible)
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What does פְּתִי (pethi) mean in the Bible?
פְּתִי (pethi) is a Hebrew word meaning "silly (i.e. seducible)". silly (i. The passage portrays how the naive person becomes vulnerable to deception. This term runs through the canonical themes of Wisdom.
Meaning
Moral and intellectual simplicity that makes one vulnerable to seduction and deception
silly (i.e. seducible) BDB: simplicity Usage: foolish, simple(-icity, one).
Why This Word Matters
The passage portrays how the naive person becomes vulnerable to deception. Proverbs 7:6-23
The invitation of wisdom specifically targets those who need understanding. Proverbs 9:1-6
The naive person becomes vulnerable to the deceptive call of folly. Proverbs 9:13-18
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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