פִּתְאֹ֑ם
𐤐𐤕𐤀𐤌
pithʼôwm
suddenly
An adverb denoting suddenness, unexpectedness, or immediacy; describes an action or event occurring without prior warning, abruptly, or without preparation. Carries the sense of 'suddenly', 'unexpectedly', or 'all at once' in narrative or poetic contexts. Semantic range includes events that take place with no advance notice and often with implications of surprise or a change in circumstances.
Joshua 11:7 · Word #11
Lexicon H6597
| Lemma | פִּתְאוֹם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤕𐤀𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | pithʼôwm |
| Strong's | H6597 |
| Definition | An adverb denoting suddenness, unexpectedness, or immediacy; describes an action or event occurring without prior warning, abruptly, or without preparation. Carries the sense of 'suddenly', 'unexpectedly', or 'all at once' in narrative or poetic contexts. Semantic range includes events that take place with no advance notice and often with implications of surprise or a change in circumstances. |
Morphology HD
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | suddenly |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6597-03
suddenly
| Morphological Notes | Adverbial form built from the noun פֶתַע with -ōm ending; functions as an adverb of manner indicating abruptness or unexpected timing. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverbial form intensifies the root idea of abrupt, unexpected occurrence. "Suddenly" preserves the core sense of surprise and immediacy inherent in פתע while reflecting its function as a standalone adverb. |
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