פִּתְגָ֖ם
𐤐𐤕𐤂𐤌
pithgâm
matter
An official communication, proclamation, message, or edict; a formal word or statement often with legal, administrative, or royal connotations. The term encompasses the nuanced meanings of a formally delivered 'word,' 'edict,' 'decree,' 'official message,' or 'letter,' particularly as issued by authority.
Daniel 3:16 · Word #14
Lexicon H6600
| Lemma | פִּתְגָּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤕𐤂𐤌 |
| Transliteration | pithgâm |
| Strong's | H6600 |
| Definition | An official communication, proclamation, message, or edict; a formal word or statement often with legal, administrative, or royal connotations. The term encompasses the nuanced meanings of a formally delivered 'word,' 'edict,' 'decree,' 'official message,' or 'letter,' particularly as issued by authority. |
Morphology ANcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | matter |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6600-02
official decree of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state (Aramaic loanword). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a formally issued proclamation or authoritative statement, especially of royal or administrative character. The masculine singular construct form is reflected by the "of" construction, indicating it governs a following noun. |
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