Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and Significance:"Pe" is the seventeenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and holds significant meaning in biblical texts, particularly in the context of acrostic poetry found in the Old Testament. In Hebrew, "Pe" is represented by the symbol פ and has a numerical value of 80. The letter is often associated with the mouth, speech, and expression, reflecting its pictographic origins.
Biblical Usage:1.
Acrostic Psalms and Lamentations: · The letter "Pe" is prominently featured in the acrostic structure of certain Psalms and the book of Lamentations. In these texts, each verse or stanza begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. For example,
Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, is an acrostic poem where each section corresponds to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet, including "Pe" (
Psalm 119:129-136). This structure emphasizes the completeness and order of God's Word.
2.
Symbolism of Speech: · The letter "Pe" is often associated with the concept of speech and communication. This symbolism is evident in various biblical passages that emphasize the power and importance of words.
Proverbs 18:21 states, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This highlights the biblical view that speech can be a tool for both blessing and destruction.
3.
Prophetic and Priestly Roles: · In the Old Testament, prophets and priests were often seen as the mouthpieces of God, delivering His messages to the people. The role of the prophet, in particular, is closely linked to the concept of "Pe," as they were called to speak forth God's truth.
Jeremiah 1:9 illustrates this, "Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: 'Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.'"
4.
Moses and the Power of Speech: · The account of Moses provides a profound example of the significance of speech in fulfilling God's purposes. Despite his initial reluctance and self-professed inadequacy in speech (
Exodus 4:10), God empowered Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, demonstrating that divine enablement can overcome human limitations.
Theological Implications:The letter "Pe" serves as a reminder of the power and responsibility inherent in human speech. In the biblical worldview, words are not merely sounds but carry the weight of life and death, truth and deception. The emphasis on "Pe" in Scripture underscores the belief that God communicates with humanity through spoken and written words, and that believers are called to use their speech to glorify God and edify others.
Practical Application:For believers, the lessons associated with "Pe" encourage a mindful approach to communication.
Ephesians 4:29 advises, "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen." This verse encapsulates the biblical call to use speech as a means of grace and edification, reflecting the character of Christ in all interactions.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
PEpa "p": The 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "p" with daghesh and "ph" (equalsff) without. It came also to be used for the number 80. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.
Strong's Hebrew
1047. Beth Peor -- "house of Peor," a place East of the Jordan... Beth Peor. 1048 . "house of Peor," a place East of the Jordan. Transliteration:
Beth Peor Phonetic Spelling: (bayth
pe-ore') Short Definition: Beth-peor.
...674. appethom -- perhaps treasury
... 673, 674. appethom. 675 . perhaps treasury. Transliteration: appethom
Phonetic Spelling: (ap-pe-thome') Short Definition: revenue....
Library
Pe.
... St. Augustin on the Psalms.Pe. 128. "Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore
hath my soul searched them" (ver.129). Who counteth...
Psalm 119Pe, the 17Th Part.
... Psalm 119Pe, The 17th Part. 8,6,8,6. ^129Thy statutes, Lord, are wonderful,. my
soul them keeps with care. ^130The entrance of thy words gives light,....
"Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers. "
... Nuhguhmoowin 29. CM "Spirit Divine, attend our prayers.". O je chogpe weej e she
nom: Ewh uh nuh me ah yong!Pe zhuh wa ne me she nong suh, O ke che o je chog?...
"For ever with the Lord. "
...Pe mah de zim a be je bong, Kah ge nigpe mahd' zim,... 4 Nin je chog ahpe je, We e
zhah e we de, Wuh yah sa yog tuh nuh ke win, Je rus' lem Ishpe ming....
"There's a Land that is Fairer than Day. "
... Chorus." Tuh min wan . . dah gwud suh Nuh quash ko dah de yung pah mahpe Tuh
min wan . . dah gwud suh Nuh quash ko dah de yung ishpe ming....
"Hark! My Soul it is the Lord. "
... "Ka gate nuh goo ke sah geh?" 2 Ke ge ah buh oon uhpe Man je muhpe ne goo
yun; Ke ge nun duh wah buh min Uhpe kah wuh ne she nun....
"Come, Ye who Love the Lord. "
... nuh guh moo yook. 2 Kah ke bah de ze jig Tahpe zaun uh be wug; Tah bah
pe nuh uh moog dush ween E gewh na bwah kah jig. 3 Sha wan...
Ojibway Index.
... OJIBWAY INDEX. Page Ah yah muh gud suh dun uh ke win 65 Be nuhpe tuh gwish
in Je sus 25 Be zin dun dah!... Ishpe ming wa ge mah wid 53....
"Jerusalem, My Happy Home. "
... Nuhguhmoowin 30. CM "Jerusalem, my happy home.". Je ru sa lem ing, nin guh dah,
Nin ge che zah ge toon, Uhpe ish quah uh no kee yon, Nin guh bahpe nan dum....
"Lord, Dismiss us with Thy Blessing. "
... Ta ba nin ga!pe ne se nun Ewh ke shuh wan je ga win; Uhpe suh ke sah guh uh maung,
Uh ne wee je we she naum: Mee zhe she naum Ewh ke mush kuh we ze win....
Thesaurus
Pe (1 Occurrence)...PE. pa "p": The 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia
as "p" with daghesh and "ph" (equalsff) without.
...Pe (1 Occurrence).
...Pe'or (8 Occurrences)
Pe'or. Peor,Pe'or. Peor's . Multi-Version ConcordancePe'or
(8 Occurrences). Numbers 23:28 Balak took Balaam to the...
Beth-pe'or (4 Occurrences)
Beth-pe'or. Beth-peor, Beth-pe'or. Bethphage . Multi-Version
Concordance Beth-pe'or (4 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 3:29...
Mach-pe'lah (6 Occurrences)
Mach-pe'lah. Machpelah, Mach-pe'lah. Maconah . Multi-Version
Concordance Mach-pe'lah (6 Occurrences). Genesis 23:9 that...
Pe-ul'lethai (1 Occurrence)
Pe-ul'lethai. Peullethai,Pe-ul'lethai. Peulthai . Multi-Version
ConcordancePe-ul'lethai (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles...
Ba'al-pe'or (2 Occurrences)
Ba'al-pe'or. Baal-peor, Ba'al-pe'or. Baalperazim . Multi-Version
Concordance Ba'al-pe'or (2 Occurrences). Deuteronomy...
Pe'rez-uz'zah (1 Occurrence)
Pe'rez-uz'zah. Perez-uzzah,Pe'rez-uz'zah. Perfect . Multi-Version
ConcordancePe'rez-uz'zah (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel...
Pe'rez-uz'za (1 Occurrence)
Pe'rez-uz'za. Perez-uzza,Pe'rez-uz'za. Perezuzzah . Multi-Version
ConcordancePe'rez-uz'za (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles...
Peullethai (1 Occurrence)
... PEULTHAI; PEULLETHAI.pe-ul'-thi,pe-ul'-e-thi (pe`ullethay, "Yah's seed"): One
of the "porters," 8th son of Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 26:5)....
Peulthai (1 Occurrence)
... PEULTHAI; PEULLETHAI.pe-ul'-thi,pe-ul'-e-thi (pe`ullethay, "Yah's seed"): One
of the "porters," 8th son of Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 26:5)....
Resources
Bible Concordance •
Bible Dictionary •
Bible Encyclopedia •
Topical Bible •
Bible Thesuarus
