Strong’s H6605

פָתַח

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

pathach

Pronunciation

pah-thakh'

Definition

To open

Meaning

to open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve

Usage

The Hebrew verb "pathach" primarily means "to open." It is used in various contexts, including the literal opening of doors, gates, or mouths, as well as metaphorical openings, such as opening one's heart or mind. The term can also imply the beginning of something, such as opening a discourse or initiating an action.

Bible references

Genesis 7:11;Genesis 8:6;Genesis 24:32;Genesis 29:31;Genesis 30:22;Genesis 41:56;Genesis 42:27;Genesis 43:21;Genesis 44:11;Exodus 2:6;Exodus 21:33;Exodus 28:9;Exodus 28:11;Exodus 28:36;Exodus 39:6;Exodus 39:6;Numbers 16:32;Numbers 19:15;Numbers 22:28;Numbers 26:10;Deuteronomy 15:8;Deuteronomy 15:8;Deuteronomy 15:11;Deuteronomy 15:11;Deuteronomy 20:11