Psalms 119:130

פֵּ֖תַח דְּבָרֶ֥יךָ יָאִ֗יר מֵבִ֥ין פְּתָיִֽים

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

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Psalms 119:105

נֵר-לְרַגְלִי דְבָרֶךָ וְאוֹר לִנְתִיבָתִֽי׃

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Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Proverbs 6:23

כִּי נֵר מִצְוָה וְתוֹרָה אוֹר וְדֶרֶךְ חַיִּים תּוֹכְחוֹת מוּסָֽר׃

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

2 Corinthians 4:6

ὅτι ὁ θεὸς ὁ εἰπών Ἐκ σκότους φῶς λάμψαι ὃς ἔλαμψεν ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ἡμῶν πρὸς φωτισμὸν τῆς γνώσεως τῆς δόξης τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν προσώπῳ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Acts 26:18

ἀνοῖξαι ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτῶν τοῦ ἐπιστρέψαι ἀπὸ σκότους εἰς φῶς καὶ τῆς ἐξουσίας τοῦ Σατανᾶ ἐπὶ τὸν θεόν τοῦ λαβεῖν αὐτοὺς ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν καὶ κλῆρον ἐν τοῖς ἡγιασμένοις πίστει τῇ εἰς ἐμέ

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

Psalms 19:7

תּוֹרַת יְהוָה תְּמִימָה מְשִׁיבַת נָפֶשׁ עֵדוּת יְהוָה נֶאֱמָנָה מַחְכִּימַת פֶּֽתִי׃

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Luke 1:77

τοῦ δοῦναι γνῶσιν σωτηρίας τῷ λαῷ αὐτοῦ ἐν ἀφέσει ἁμαρτιῶν αὐτῶν

To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

2 Peter 1:19

καὶ ἔχομεν βεβαιότερον τὸν προφητικὸν λόγον ᾧ καλῶς ποιεῖτε προσέχοντες ὡς λύχνῳ φαίνοντι ἐν αὐχμηρῷ τόπῳ ἕως οὗ ἡμέρα διαυγάσῃ καὶ φωσφόρος ἀνατείλῃ ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

Proverbs 1:22

עַד-מָתַי׀ פְּתָיִם תְּֽאֵהֲבוּ פֶתִי וְלֵצִים לָצוֹן חָמְדוּ לָהֶם וּכְסִילִים יִשְׂנְאוּ-דָֽעַת׃

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

Ephesians 5:13

τὰ δὲ πάντα ἐλεγχόμενα ὑπὸ τοῦ φωτὸς φανεροῦται πᾶν γάρ τό φανερούμενον φῶς ἐστίν

But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

2 Corinthians 4:4

ἐν οἷς ὁ θεὸς τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου ἐτύφλωσεν τὰ νοήματα τῶν ἀπίστων εἰς τὸ μὴ αὐγάσαι αὐτοῖς τὸν φωτισμὸν τοῦ εὐαγγελίου τῆς δόξης τοῦ Χριστοῦ ὅς ἐστιν εἰκὼν τοῦ θεοῦ

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

2 Timothy 3:15

καὶ ὅτι ἀπὸ βρέφους τὰ ἱερὰ γράμματα οἶδας τὰ δυνάμενά σε σοφίσαι εἰς σωτηρίαν διὰ πίστεως τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make wise thee unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 8:20

לְתוֹרָה וְלִתְעוּדָה אִם-לֹא יֹֽאמְרוּ כַּדָּבָר הַזֶּה אֲשֶׁר אֵֽין-לוֹ שָֽׁחַר׃

To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Proverbs 1:4

לָתֵת לִפְתָאיִם עָרְמָה לְנַעַר דַּעַת וּמְזִמָּֽה׃

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 9:4

מִי-פֶתִי יָסֻר הֵנָּה חֲסַר-לֵב אָמְרָה לּֽוֹ׃

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Romans 16:18

οἱ γὰρ τοιοῦτοι τῷ κυρίῳ ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστῷ οὐ δουλεύουσιν ἀλλὰ τῇ ἑαυτῶν κοιλίᾳ καὶ διὰ τῆς χρηστολογίας καὶ εὐλογίας ἐξαπατῶσιν τὰς καρδίας τῶν ἀκάκων

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

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Psalms 119:130

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פֵּ֖תַח

Root word entrance

Dictionary form: פֵּתַח · pay-TA

Vowels & Accents

Hebrew Alephbet

Grammar Ncmsc

Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

פֵּתַח

Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Singular State Construct

In English

In the KJV here: the entrance

the entrance ×1

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entrance — Most natural, broadly applicable modern equivalent.

doorway — Prefer when a specific door frame or threshold is in view.

opening — Good for non-domestic or architecturally ambiguous contexts.

gateway — Use for larger, grander or city-scale entryways.

mouth — Vivid choice when the passage emphasizes a gaping aperture.

Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB6867 H6608

פֵּ֫תַח noun masculine opening, unfolding; — construct דְּבָרֶיךָ יָאִיר ׳פ Ps 119:130, so ᵐ5 and most; > Symm Jerome Bae פֶּתַח (= thy words as a doorway).

Strong's Definition H6608

entrance

pētaḥ

opening (figuratively) i.e., disclosure

opening, unfolding, entrance, doorway

Variations 1 forms of this word

Translations 1 English renderings

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יָאִ֗יר

Root word light, shine, enlightened, lighten, shineth, …

Dictionary form: אוֹר · ore

Vowels & Accents

Hebrew Alephbet

Grammar Vhi3ms

Verb — Hiphil, Imperfect (Yiqtol), third person masculine singular causative — "he made (someone) do" not-yet-complete action — try "he will ___" or "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he (or it)"

יָאִיר

Speech Verb Stem Hiphil Type Imperfect (Yiqtol) Person Third Person Gender Masculine Number Singular

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In the KJV here: giveth light

to shine ×9 to give light ×3 shine ×2 to give them light ×2 and have light ×1 and set them on fire ×1 art more glorious ×1 at break of day ×1

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shine — Core meaning; best for celestial or metaphorical light.

give light — Functional sense; emphasizes illumination of surroundings.

light up — Natural modern idiom; suits sudden or dramatic illumination.

illuminate — Formal register; good for liturgical or poetic contexts.

brighten — Softer nuance; suits gradual or figurative radiance.

enlighten — Figurative use; best for wisdom or divine revelation contexts.

Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB236 H215

[אוֺר]₄₃ verb be or become light (compare Arabic enkindle, Aramaic (Nasar.) Aph`el illumine, & derivatives in Assyrian) —

Qal Perfect אוֺר Gen 44:3 + אֹ֫רוּ 1Sam 14:29 Imperfect 3 feminine plural וַתָּאֹרְנָה 1Sam 14:27 Qr; Participle אוֺר Prov 4:18 (Ges^{«GKC:72»§ 72} R. 1) Imperative feminine singular א֫וֺרִי Isa 60:1; Prov 4:18 — become light, shine of sun (especially in early morning) Gen 44:3 (J) 1Sam 29:10; Prov 4:18; Isa 60:1 of eyes (owing to refreshment) 1Sam 14:27 (Qr) 29. Niph`al Imperfect וַיֵּאֹר 2Sam 2:32 Infinitive לֵאוֺר Job 33:30 Participle נָאוֺר Ps 76:5 — become lighted up of day-break 2Sam 2:32 by light of life, revival Job 33:30 by light of glory, enveloped in light Ps 76:5. Hiph`il Perfect וְהֵאִיר Exod 25:37, etc.; Imperfect יָאִיר Job 41:24 +; יָאֵר Num 6:25 +; וַיָּ֫אֶר Ps 118:27 +, etc.; Imperative הָאֵר Ps 80:20 +, הָאִ֫ירָהPs 31:17 +; Infinitive הָאִיר Gen 1:15 +; Participle מֵאִיר Prov 29:13 מְאִירַתPs 19:9 מְאִירוֺת Isa 27:11 —

1. give light, of sun, moon & stars Gen 1:15; Gen 1:17 (P), of moon Isa 60:19 of pillar of fire (followed by ל) Exod 13:21; Exod 14:20 (both J E) Ps 105:39; Neh 9:12; Neh 9:19 of scared lamp Exod 25:37; Num 8:2 (both P); figurative of the words of God Ps 119:130.

2. light up, cause to shine, shine, followed by accusative הֵאִירוּ בְרָקִים תֵּבֵל lightnings lighted up the world Ps 77:19; Ps 97:4 absolute הָֹאָרֶץ הֵאִירָה מִכְּבֹדוֺ Ezek 43:2 the earth shined with his glory (of theophany); of leviathan, which makes path shine behind him Job 42:24 לַיְלָה כַּיּוֺם יָאִיר night shineth as day Ps 139:12.

3. light a lamp Ps 18:29 wood Isa 27:11 alter (-fire) Mal 1:10.

4. lighten, of the eyes, הָאִיר עֵינַיִם, subject ׳י, his law, etc. Prov 29:13; Ps 13:4; Ps 19:9; Ezra 9:8.

5. make shine, of face of God פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ ׳יָאֵר י Yahweh make his face shine upon thee Num 6:25 (priest's blessing), reappearing Ps 31:17 (followed by עַלֿ), Ps 67:2 (followed by אֶתֿ), Ps 80:4; Ps 80:8; Ps 80:20; Ps 119:135 (followed by ב), Dan 9:17 compare Ps 4:7 without פָּנִים (followed by ל) Ps 118:27 once, of face of man, Eccl 8:1 פָּנָיו חָכְמַת אָדָם תָּאִיר the wisdom of a man lighteth up his face.

Strong's Definition H215

light, shine, enlightened, lighten, shineth, …

ʾôr

to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)

to be or become light, shine

(Qal)

to become light (day)

to be illuminated

to give light, shine (of sun, moon, and stars)

Variations 25 forms of this word

Translations 31 English renderings

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פְּתָיִֽים

Root word simple, ones, simplicity, foolish

Dictionary form: פְּתִי · peh-TEE

Vowels & Accents

Hebrew Alephbet

Grammar Ncmpa

Noun — Common, masculine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

פְּתָיִֽים

Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Plural State Absolute

In English

In the KJV here: unto the simple

the simple ×5 but the simple ×2 is simple ×2 among the simple ones ×1 and for him that is simple ×1 and the simple ×1 o ye simple ×1 of the simple ×1

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naive — Best general fit; implies lack of experience or critical judgment.

gullible — Emphasizes susceptibility to deception; stronger than naive.

simple-minded — Modernizes KJV 'simple'; suggests limited discernment.

foolish — Stronger moral connotation; use when culpability is implied.

inexperienced — Neutral register; suits contexts of youth or ignorance.

open-minded — Rare positive sense; only where context favors impressionability.

Brown-Driver-Briggs (BDB)

BDB6858 H6612

פֶּ֫תִי [for פָּתַי Lag BN 52 Ba^{ZMG xlii (1888), 353}; NB 320] adjective simple, possibly as open-minded; — פֶּ֫תִי Prov 9:4 +, פֶּ֑תִי Ps 19:8 +; plural פְּתָאיִם (Ges^{«GKC:93x»§ 93x}) Ps 116:6 + 6 t. Proverbs; פְּתָיִים Ps 119:130; Prov 22:3 פְּתָיִם Prov 1:22; Prov 1:32 — simple, as substantive concrete: open to the instruction of wisdom or folly, Prov 9:4; Prov 9:16 believing every word Prov 14:15 lacking עָרְמָה Prov 1:14; Prov 8:5; Prov 19:25 needing בין Ps 119:130, חכמה Ps 19:8; Prov 21:11 in good sense, שׁמר ׳פתאים י Ps 116:8 ׳י preserveth ths simple-minded; but usually tendency to bad sense; פתאים love פתי Prov 1:22 inherit אִוֶּלֶת Prov 14:18, are easily enticed, misled and go back Prov 1:32; Prov 7:7; Prov 9:6; Prov 22:3 = Prov 27:12 they need atonement Ezek 45:20 (|| שׁגה).

BDB6859 H6612

[פְּתִי] noun feminine simplicity (i.e.lack of wisdom), דְַמָֿתַי פְּתָיִם תְּאֵהֲבופֶּֿ֑תִי Prov 1:22.

Strong's Definition H6612

simple, ones, simplicity, foolish

pĕtî

silly (i.e., seducible)

(n f) simplicity, naivete

Variations 12 forms of this word

Translations 13 English renderings

Psalms 119:129

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Psalms 119:131

דְּבָרֶי	Speech Noun Type Common Gender Masculine Number Plural State Construct
ךָ	Speech Suffix Type Pronominal Person Second Person Gender Masculine Number Singular