פָּתַר

pa.tarVerbH6622

to interpret

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to open up, i.e. (figuratively) interpret (a dream)

Full Lexicon Entry

(Qal) to interpret (dreams) Aramaic equivalent: pe.shar (*פְּשַׁר *"to interpret" H6590)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
7

Key Passages

  • Genesis 40:8
  • Genesis 40:16
  • Genesis 40:22
  • Genesis 41:8
  • Genesis 41:12

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