Steve,
The kind of verbal compounding you’ve suggested does not really take place in Hebrew. Furthermore, the word for ‘open’ in Hebrew is tri-consonantal (פתח), while a good case can be made for the word ‘see’ being biconsonantal (רא).
Also, just a heads up that Isaac Fried’s view is very idiosyncratic. By all means consult his website and evaluate his views for yourself, but please understand that, as far as I know, no Hebrew scholars support his views.
Regards,
GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)
www.moore.edu.au
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