pe.tach denotes the opening of God's words, presented as giving light and understanding.

The attested use names the opening of God's words as the point from which light and understanding are given.

1. Opening of God's words · dominant

   In Psalm 119:130, the masculine singular construct form is linked to “your words”; the clause presents their opening as giving light and understanding. The APB renders the verse, “The opening of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.”

   Psalm 119:130

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Psalm 119:130, the APB presents the clause as “The opening of your words gives light.” It confirms the clause's presentation without establishing a more detailed rendering.