פֶּתַע
pe.tasuddennessHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine7 occurrences4 books7 verses
Definition
from an unused root meaning to open (the eyes); (compare H6597) a wink, i.e. moment (used only [with or without preposition] adverbially, quickly or unexpectedly)
Traditional renderings: at an instant, suddenly, × very.
Traditional renderings: at an instant, suddenly, × very.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders פֶּתַע:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- Numbers 6:9בְּפֶ֣תַע · someone suddenlyIf someone suddenly dies in his presence and defiles his consecrated head of hair, he must shave his head on the day of his cleansing—the seventh day.
- Numbers 35:22בְּפֶ֥תַע · suddenlyBut if anyone pushes a person suddenly, without hostility, or throws an object at him unintentionally,
- Proverbs 6:15פֶּ֥תַע · in an instantTherefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery.
- Proverbs 29:1פֶּ֥תַע · will suddenlyA man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
- Isaiah 29:5לְפֶ֥תַע · in an instantBut your many foes will be like fine dust, the multitude of the ruthless like blowing chaff. Then suddenly, in an instant,
- Isaiah 30:13לְפֶ֖תַע · in an instant…this iniquity of yours is like a breach about to fail, a bulge in a high wall, whose collapse will come suddenly—in an instant!
- Habakkuk 2:7פֶ֗תַע · suddenlyWill not your creditors suddenly arise and those who disturb you awaken? Then you will become their prey.