Strong's H6600 · Hebrew
פִּתְגָּם
pithgâm · /pith-gawm'/
Definition
a word, answer, letter or decree
KJV: answer, letter, matter, word.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H6599 (פִּתְגָּם);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פִּתְגָּם across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezra4 verses
Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
Ezra 5:7They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.
Ezra 5:11And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.
Ezra 6:11Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this.
Daniel2 verses
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
Daniel 4:17This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6600 (pithgâm) mean?
a word, answer, letter or decree
How many times does H6600 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6600 (פִּתְגָּם) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “answer.”
How is pithgâm translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6600 is rendered as “answer” (2×), “matter” (2×), “letter” (1×), “word” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word פִּתְגָּם come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H6599 (פִּתְגָּם);