פָּתָה
pâthâh(paw-thaw')
“to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy; usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude”
28 occurrencesOld TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy; usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude
Translated in KJV as
alluredeceiveenlargeenticeflatterpersuadesilly (one).
Etymology
a primitive root;
Chain Links
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“And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner.”