2890. tahor

Lexicon

tahor: Clean, pure

Original Word: טְהוֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: thowr
Pronunciation: tah-HOHR
Phonetic Spelling: (teh-hore')
Definition: Clean, pure
Meaning: purity

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

pureness

From taher; purity -- pureness.

see HEBREW taher

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
the same as tahor, q.v.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb טָהֵר (taher), meaning "to be clean" or "to purify."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of purity is καθαρός (katharos), Strong's Greek Number 2513, which similarly denotes cleanliness or purity, both in a physical and moral sense. This term is used in the New Testament to describe the purity required of believers and the cleansing power of Christ's sacrifice.

The concept of טְהוֹר (tahor) is integral to understanding the biblical themes of holiness, sanctification, and the relationship between God and His people. It underscores the importance of purity in both external actions and internal attitudes, reflecting the character of God and His desire for His people to be set apart for His purposes.

Usage: The term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of purity, whether physical, ceremonial, or moral. It is often associated with the requirements for worship and the conditions necessary for approaching God.

Context: • The concept of טְהוֹר (tahor) is central to the Levitical laws, where it is frequently used to describe the state required for participation in religious rituals. For example, in Leviticus, various laws outline what is considered pure or impure, affecting one's ability to engage in worship and community life.
• In a broader sense, טְהוֹר (tahor) extends beyond physical cleanliness to encompass moral and spiritual purity. This is evident in passages that emphasize the importance of a pure heart and righteous living as prerequisites for a relationship with God.
• The term is also used metaphorically to describe the purity of God's words and His nature. For instance, Psalm 12:6 (BSB) states, "The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold."
• In the prophetic literature, purity is often linked with the future hope of restoration and renewal, where God promises to cleanse His people and restore them to a state of holiness.

Forms and Transliterations

טְה֤וֹר טהור לֵ֑ב לב lêḇ Lev ṭə·hō·wr teHor ṭəhōwr

Englishman's Concordance

Proverbs 22:11
HEB: כ] (טְהָר־ לֵ֑ב ק) חֵ֥ן
KJV: He that loveth pureness of heart,
INT: loves clean pureness is gracious speech

Habakkuk 1:13
HEB: טְה֤וֹר עֵינַ֙יִם֙ מֵרְא֣וֹת
INT: pureness eyes to approve

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2890
2 Occurrences

lêḇ — 1 Occ.
ṭə·hō·wr — 1 Occ.