Strong’s H6612

פְתִי

Part of speech

Adjective; noun feminine

Transliteration

pthiy

Pronunciation

peh-thee

Definition

Simple, naive, gullible

Meaning

silly

Usage

The Hebrew word "pthiy" is used to describe someone who is simple-minded or naive, often lacking in judgment or discernment. It can refer to individuals who are easily influenced or led astray due to their lack of understanding or experience. In the context of the Bible, it often carries a cautionary tone, warning against the dangers of remaining simple-minded and encouraging the pursuit of wisdom and understanding.

Bible references

Psalm 19:7;Psalm 116:6;Psalm 119:130;Proverbs 1:4;Proverbs 1:22;Proverbs 1:22;Proverbs 1:32;Proverbs 7:7;Proverbs 8:5;Proverbs 9:4;Proverbs 9:6;Proverbs 9:16;Proverbs 14:15;Proverbs 14:18;Proverbs 19:25;Proverbs 21:11;Proverbs 22:3;Proverbs 27:12;Ezekiel 45:20