פִ֭תְאֹם
𐤐𐤕𐤀𐤌
pithʼôwm
suddenly
An adverb denoting suddenness, unexpectedness, or immediacy; describes an action or event occurring without prior warning, abruptly, or without preparation. Carries the sense of 'suddenly', 'unexpectedly', or 'all at once' in narrative or poetic contexts. Semantic range includes events that take place with no advance notice and often with implications of surprise or a change in circumstances.
Proverbs 24:22 · Word #2
Lexicon H6597
| Lemma | פִּתְאוֹם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤕𐤀𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | pithʼôwm |
| Strong's | H6597 |
| Definition | An adverb denoting suddenness, unexpectedness, or immediacy; describes an action or event occurring without prior warning, abruptly, or without preparation. Carries the sense of 'suddenly', 'unexpectedly', or 'all at once' in narrative or poetic contexts. Semantic range includes events that take place with no advance notice and often with implications of surprise or a change in circumstances. |
Morphology HD
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | suddenly |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6597-02
all at once
| Morphological Notes | Adverb; nominal adverbial form with -ōm ending derived from the noun פֶתַע, expressing intensified suddenness. |
| Rendering Rationale | "All at once" captures the intensified nominal adverbial form built from the root פתע, conveying abrupt, unexpected occurrence without warning. As an adverb, it modifies action by emphasizing sudden, startling immediacy. |
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