Strong's H6362 · Hebrew
פָּטַר
pâṭar · /paw-tar'/
Definition
to cleave or burst through, i.e. (causatively) to emit, whether literal or figurative (gape)
KJV: dismiss, free, let (shoot) out, slip away.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פָּטַר across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings4 verses
And the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and open flowers: all was cedar; there was no stone seen. knops: or, gourds open: Heb. openings of
1 Kings 6:29And he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved figures of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, within and without. open flowers: Heb. openings of flowers
1 Kings 6:32The two doors also were of olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees. two: or, leaves of the doors open flowers: Heb. openings of flowers
1 Kings 6:35And he carved thereon cherubims and palm trees and open flowers: and covered them with gold fitted upon the carved work.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6362 (pâṭar) mean?
to cleave or burst through, i.e. (causatively) to emit, whether literal or figurative (gape)
How many times does H6362 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6362 (פָּטַר) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “open.”
How is pâṭar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6362 is rendered as “open” (4×), “away” (1×), “free” (1×), “out” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word פָּטַר come from?
a primitive root;