Strong's H6491 · Hebrew
פָּקַח
pâqach · /paw-kakh'/
Definition
to open (the senses, especially the eyes); figuratively, to be observant
KJV: open.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פָּקַח across 18 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis3 verses
For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Genesis 3:7And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. aprons: or, things to gird about
Genesis 21:19And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.
2 Kings4 verses
Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. to and fro: Heb. once hither and once thither
2 Kings 6:17And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
2 Kings 6:20And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, LORD, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were in the midst of Samaria.
2 Kings 19:16LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the living God.
Job2 verses
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah4 verses
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
Isaiah 37:17Incline thine ear, O LORD, and hear; open thine eyes, O LORD, and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent to reproach the living God.
Isaiah 42:7To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
Isaiah 42:20Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6491 (pâqach) mean?
to open (the senses, especially the eyes); figuratively, to be observant
How many times does H6491 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6491 (פָּקַח) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “open.”
How is pâqach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6491 is rendered as “open” (10×), “opened” (7×), “openeth” (2×), “opening” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word פָּקַח come from?
a primitive root;