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;
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“And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, an…”