Strong’s H6621

פֶתַע

Part of speech

substantive

Transliteration

petha`

Pronunciation

PEH-thah

Definition

Suddenness, instant, moment

Meaning

a wink, moment

Usage

The Hebrew word "petha" refers to something that occurs suddenly or unexpectedly. It conveys the idea of an event or action that takes place in an instant, without prior warning or anticipation. In the biblical context, it often describes sudden calamities or divine interventions that catch people unprepared.

Bible references

Numbers 6:9;Numbers 35:22;Proverbs 6:15;Proverbs 29:1;Isaiah 29:5;Isaiah 30:13;Habakkuk 2:7