Definition
or פֶּתִי; or פְּתָאִי; from H6601; silly (i.e. seducible)
Traditional renderings: foolish, simple(-icity, one).
Traditional renderings: foolish, simple(-icity, one).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders פֶּ֫תִי:
- ἄφρωνaphrōn“foolish”58%
- ἄκακοςakakos“innocent”25%
- δικαιοσύνηdikaiosunē“righteousness”8%
- ἀφροσύνηaphrosunē“foolishness”8%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
19 total
- Psalm 19:7פֶּֽתִי׃ · the simpleThe Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
- Psalm 116:6פְּתָאיִ֣ם · the simpleheartedThe LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.
- Psalm 119:130פְּתָיִֽים׃ · the simpleThe unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
- Proverbs 1:4לִפְתָאיִ֣ם · to the simpleTo impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
- Proverbs 1:22פְּתָיִם֮ · O simple ones; פֶ֥תִי · your simple [ways]“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
- Proverbs 1:32פְּתָיִ֣ם · of the simpleFor the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
- Proverbs 7:7בַפְּתָאיִ֗ם · among the simpleI saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,
- Proverbs 8:5פְתָאיִ֣ם · O simple onesO simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
- Proverbs 9:4פֶ֭תִי · [is] simple“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
- Proverbs 9:6פְתָאיִ֣ם · Leave your follyLeave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
- Proverbs 9:16פֶ֭תִי · [is] simple“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
- Proverbs 14:15פֶּ֭תִי · The simple [man]The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
- Proverbs 14:18פְתָאיִ֣ם · The simpleThe simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- Proverbs 19:25וּפֶ֣תִי · and the simpleStrike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
- Proverbs 21:11פֶּ֑תִי · the simpleWhen a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
- Proverbs 22:3וּ֝פְתָיִ֗ים · but the simpleThe prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
- Proverbs 27:12פְּ֝תָאיִ֗ם · [but] the simpleThe prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
- Ezekiel 45:20וּמִפֶּ֑תִי · or in ignoranceYou must do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for anyone who strays unintentionally or in ignorance. In this way you will make atonement for the temple.