Strong’s H6362

פָטַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

patar

Pronunciation

pah-TAR

Definition

To interpret

Meaning

to cleave, burst through, to emit

Usage

The Hebrew verb "patar" primarily means "to interpret," particularly in the context of explaining dreams or enigmatic messages. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of providing understanding or clarity to something that is otherwise obscure or mysterious.

Bible references

1 Samuel 19:10;2 Chronicles 23:8;Psalm 22:7;Proverbs 17:14