Lexicon
פְּתִי
pe.ti
H6612B
H:N-F Hebrew

simplicity

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pe.ti denotes the simplicity loved by those addressed alongside scorners and fools in Proverbs 1:22.

The attested use names the simplicity that the addressed group is said to love in Proverbs 1:22, within a rebuke that also mentions scorning and hatred of knowledge.

Senses in use

  1. Simplicity as an embraced disposition · dominant

    In Proverbs 1:22, the masculine singular absolute noun occurs in the question directed to those who “love simplicity.” The APB renders the surrounding clause “will you love simplicity,” while also setting it beside scorners who desire scorning and fools who hate knowledge.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Proverbs 1:22, the APB presents the clause as “will you love simplicity.” This rendering confirms the verse's presentation without isolating every contribution of the Hebrew noun.

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