Strong's H6612 · Hebrew
פְּתִי
pᵉthîy · /peth-ee'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms3 verses
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. law: or, doctrine converting: or, restoring
Psalms 116:6The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
Psalms 119:130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Proverbs14 verses
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. discretion: or, advisement
Proverbs 1:22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:32For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. turning: or, ease of the simple
Proverbs 7:7And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, the youths: Heb. the sons
Proverbs 8:5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 9:4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Proverbs 9:6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 9:16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Proverbs 14:15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25Smite 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 21:11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 22:3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Proverbs 27:12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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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);