פְּ֝תַיּ֗וּת
𐤐𐤕𐤉𐤅𐤕
pᵉthayûwth
naive
Naïveté, simplicity, or lack of discernment, particularly in the sense of being easily persuaded or lacking prudent judgment. Refers to a mental or moral state in which one is open to influence, particularly negative or foolish influence, due to inexperience or lack of wisdom. In Wisdom literature, פְּתַיּוּת (pethayyuth) connotes a susceptibility to folly and seduction by misleading influences.
Proverbs 9:13 · Word #4
Lexicon H6615
| Lemma | פְּתַיּוּת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤕𐤉𐤅𐤕 |
| Transliteration | pᵉthayûwth |
| Strong's | H6615 |
| Definition | Naïveté, simplicity, or lack of discernment, particularly in the sense of being easily persuaded or lacking prudent judgment. Refers to a mental or moral state in which one is open to influence, particularly negative or foolish influence, due to inexperience or lack of wisdom. In Wisdom literature, פְּתַיּוּת (pethayyuth) connotes a susceptibility to folly and seduction by misleading influences. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | naive |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6615-01
naïve susceptibility
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun in the absolute state; abstract quality formed from the root פתה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering captures the abstract feminine singular noun form denoting the state or quality of being open to persuasion. "Naïve susceptibility" preserves the root sense of being open and easily influenced, reflecting the condition described by the noun pattern. |
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