פָּעַר

pâʻar · /paw-ar'/

Number

H6473

Language

Hebrew

Original word

פָּעַר

Transliteration

pâʻar

Pronunciation

paw-ar'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to yawn, i.e. open wide (literally or figuratively)

KJV: gape, open (wide).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פָּעַר across 4 verses.

opened3×

gaped1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Job2 verses

Job 16:10

They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.

Job 29:23

And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 119:131

I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

Isaiah1 verse

Isaiah 5:14

Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.

Topics that use this word

Afflictions Measures Rain

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6473 (pâʻar) mean?

to yawn, i.e. open wide (literally or figuratively)

How many times does H6473 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6473 (פָּעַר) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “opened.”

How is pâʻar translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6473 is rendered as “opened” (3×), “gaped” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word פָּעַר come from?

a primitive root;