פִּתְגָּם
pit.gamedictHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
of Persian origin; a (judicial) sentence
Traditional renderings: decree, sentence.
Traditional renderings: decree, sentence.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Esther 1:20פִּתְגָ֨ם · The edictThe edict the king issues will be heard throughout his vast kingdom—and so all women, from the least to the greatest, will honor their husbands.”
- Ecclesiastes 8:11פִתְגָ֔ם · the sentenceWhen the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.