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פָּעַר H6473

H6473 is the Hebrew word פָּעַר, transliterated pâʻar and said paw-ar'. The King James Version most often renders it opened.

Word: פָּעַרTransliteration: pâʻarSaid: paw-ar'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

to yawn, i.e. open wide (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

opened 3×gaped 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: gape, open (wide).

Verses using פָּעַר

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Job 16:10 · KJV

They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.

Job 29:23 · KJV

And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.

Psalm 119:131 · KJV

I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

Isaiah 5:14 · KJV

Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.

Common questions

What does Strong's H6473 mean?

H6473 is the Hebrew word פָּעַר (pâʻar), meaning to yawn, i.e. open wide (literally or figuratively).

How is H6473 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it opened (3 times), gaped (1 time).

How many times does H6473 appear in the Bible?

פָּעַר (pâʻar) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H6473 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

Nearby entries

H6470 · פָּעַם — to tap, i.e. beat regularly; hence…H6471 · פַּעַם — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in…H6472 · פַּעֲמֹן — a bell (as struck)H6474 · פַּעֲרַי — Paarai, an Israelite H6475 · פָּצָה — to rend, i.e. open (especially the mouth)H6476 · פָּצַח — to break out (in joyful sound)

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