Proverbs 10:31

Lexical meaning

Definition

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to

Derivation

from H6284 (פָּאָה);

KJV renderings

accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.

Grammar

• פִּֽי — common noun, masculine, singular, construct

Code HNcmsc

Usage

Occurs 498 times in the Hebrew Bible.Genesis 4:11Genesis 8:11Genesis 24:57Genesis 25:28Genesis 29:2

Theological interpretation (AI)

The card on the left shows lexical data from published sources. Interpretation is separate: ask the Companion to explain how traditions read פֶּה here.