Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6612

Strong's H6612 · Hebrew

פְּתִי

pᵉthîy · /peth-ee'/

Number
H6612
Language
Hebrew
Original word
פְּתִי
Transliteration
pᵉthîy
Pronunciation
peth-ee'
KJV occurrences
18 verses

Definition

silly (i.e. seducible)

KJV: foolish, simple(-icity, one).

Root / derivation: or פֶּתִי; or פְּתָאִי; from H6601 (פָּתָה);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פְּתִי across 18 verses.

simple15×
ones2×
foolish1×
simplicity1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Psalms3 verses
Proverbs14 verses
Proverbs 1:4

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. discretion: or, advisement

Proverbs 1:22

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 1:32

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. turning: or, ease of the simple

Proverbs 7:7

And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, the youths: Heb. the sons

Proverbs 8:5

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

Proverbs 9:4

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Proverbs 9:6

Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

Proverbs 9:16

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Proverbs 14:15

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

Proverbs 14:18

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. will beware: Heb. will be cunning

Proverbs 21:11

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Ezekiel1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6612 (pᵉthîy) mean?

silly (i.e. seducible)

How many times does H6612 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6612 (פְּתִי) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “simple.”

How is pᵉthîy translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6612 is rendered as “simple” (15×), “ones” (2×), “foolish” (1×), “simplicity” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word פְּתִי come from?

or פֶּתִי; or פְּתָאִי; from H6601 (פָּתָה);