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.
Psalms 91:13 · Word #3
Lexicon H6620
| Lemma | פֶּתֶן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤕𐤍 |
| Transliteration | pethen |
| Strong's | H6620 |
| Definition | 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. |
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
| Phrase | and cobra |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6620-04
venomous viper
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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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