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 entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one spake saying after this manner, and another saying after that manner.”