פְּתָנִ֖ים
𐤐𐤕𐤍𐤉𐤌
pethen
of asps
A venomous serpent, most likely referencing a type of viper or asp, noted for its dangerous bite; denoting a snake of deadly potential. In biblical texts, פֶּתֶן (pethen) refers to a specific venomous serpent, often used metaphorically to connote threat, cunning, or mortal danger.
Deuteronomy 32:33 · Word #5
Lexicon H6620
| Lemma | פֶּתֶן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤕𐤍 |
| Transliteration | pethen |
| Strong's | H6620 |
| Definition | A venomous serpent, most likely referencing a type of viper or asp, noted for its dangerous bite; denoting a snake of deadly potential. In biblical texts, פֶּתֶן (pethen) refers to a specific venomous serpent, often used metaphorically to connote threat, cunning, or mortal danger. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of asps |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6620-03
venomous serpents
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural masculine absolute noun refers to multiple instances of פֶּתֶן, a specific type of deadly viper or asp. "Venomous serpents" preserves both the lethal aspect emphasized in the SILEX definition and the plural morphology. |
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