פֶּ֖תַח
𐤐𐤕𐤇
pethach
of the entrance
An opening or entrance, typically a physical space in a wall, door, gate, tent, or other barrier that allows passage from one place to another. Frequently denotes the literal threshold or entry point but can, in context, refer to the location immediately inside or outside such an opening. The term encompasses entrances of tents, houses, city gates, temples, as well as figurative openings (e.g., to the mouth or to opportunity or threat).
Numbers 3:25 · Word #10
Lexicon H6607
| Lemma | פֶּתַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤕𐤇 |
| Transliteration | pethach |
| Strong's | H6607 |
| Definition | An opening or entrance, typically a physical space in a wall, door, gate, tent, or other barrier that allows passage from one place to another. Frequently denotes the literal threshold or entry point but can, in context, refer to the location immediately inside or outside such an opening. The term encompasses entrances of tents, houses, city gates, temples, as well as figurative openings (e.g., to the mouth or to opportunity or threat). |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the entrance |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6607-16
opening-of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root פתח ('to open') and denotes the result of opening—an 'opening' or entry point. The construct singular form is reflected by rendering it as 'opening-of,' indicating it governs a following noun. |
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