וָ/פֶ֣תֶן

𐤅/𐤐𐤕𐤍

pethen

and cobra

A venomous serpent, most likely referencing a type of viper or asp, noted for its dangerous bite; denoting a snake of deadly potential. In biblical texts, פֶּתֶן (pethen) refers to a specific venomous serpent, often used metaphorically to connote threat, cunning, or mortal danger.

H6620

Psalms 91:13 · Word #3

Lexicon H6620

Lemmaפֶּתֶן
Lemma (Paleo)𐤐𐤕𐤍
Transliterationpethen
Strong'sH6620
DefinitionA venomous serpent, most likely referencing a type of viper or asp, noted for its dangerous bite; denoting a snake of deadly potential. In biblical texts, פֶּתֶן (pethen) refers to a specific venomous serpent, often used metaphorically to connote threat, cunning, or mortal danger.

Morphology HC/Ncmsa 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 a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phraseand cobra

SIBI-P1 Translation H6620-04

venomous viper

Morphological NotesNoun, common, masculine singular, absolute state.
Rendering RationaleThe noun פֶּתֶן denotes a specific deadly snake, likely a viper or asp, characterized by its dangerous venom. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved with the concise rendering "venomous viper," reflecting its lethal and serpentine nature without contextual expansion.

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