Strong's Hebrew: 6615. פְּתַיּוּת (pethiyyuth) -- Simplicity, Naivety

Strong's Lexicon

pethiyyuth: Simplicity, Naivety

Original Word: פְתַיּוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: pthayuwth
Pronunciation: peh-thee-YOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (peth-ah-yooth')
Definition: Simplicity, Naivety
Meaning: silliness

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּתָה (pathah), meaning "to be simple" or "to be open-minded."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of simplicity or naivety is ἄκακος (G172), meaning "innocent" or "without guile," though it can carry a more positive connotation in certain contexts.

Usage: The term "pethiyyuth" refers to a state of simplicity or naivety, often implying a lack of wisdom or discernment. In the biblical context, it can denote a person who is easily led astray due to their lack of understanding or experience. It is used to describe a condition of being open to influence, whether good or bad, and often carries a cautionary tone.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, wisdom was highly valued, and the pursuit of understanding was seen as a noble endeavor. The concept of "pethiyyuth" would have been understood as a warning against remaining in a state of ignorance or gullibility. The Hebrew Scriptures often contrast the simple with the wise, urging individuals to seek knowledge and discernment. This reflects a broader cultural emphasis on the importance of education and moral instruction.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from pathah
Definition
simplicity
NASB Translation
naive (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מְּתַיּוּת id. Proverbs 9:13 (Toy conjectures מְפַתָּה).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

simple

From pthiy; silliness (i.e. Seducibility) -- simple.

see HEBREW pthiy

Forms and Transliterations

פְּ֝תַיּ֗וּת פתיות pə·ṯay·yūṯ petaiYut pəṯayyūṯ

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