פִּתְחֵ֣י
𐤐𐤕𐤇𐤉
pethach
O entrances
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).
Psalms 24:9 · Word #5
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 HNcmpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | O entrances |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6607-20
openings of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct state (HNcmpc) from פֶּתַח; expresses possession or association with a following noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root פתח (“to open”) and denotes the result of opening—an opening or entrance. The plural construct form requires "openings of," indicating multiple entryways belonging to what follows. |
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