Strong's Lexicon tub: Goodness, good things, prosperity, welfare Original Word: טוּב Word Origin: Derived from the root verb יָטַב (yatab), meaning "to be good" or "to do good." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 18 (ἀγαθός, agathos): Often translated as "good," this Greek word shares a similar range of meanings, including moral goodness and beneficial qualities. - Strong's Greek 5544 (χρηστότης, chrēstotēs): Translated as "kindness" or "goodness," this term reflects the benevolent and gracious aspects of goodness. Usage: The Hebrew word "tub" primarily denotes the concept of goodness, encompassing both moral goodness and material prosperity. It is often used to describe the benevolent nature of God, the blessings He bestows upon His people, and the general well-being that comes from living in accordance with His will. The term can refer to both tangible and intangible benefits, including wealth, happiness, and moral virtue. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, "tub" was closely associated with the covenant relationship between God and His people. The Israelites understood goodness as a reflection of God's character and a result of His favor. Material prosperity was often seen as a sign of divine blessing, while moral goodness was a requirement for maintaining a right relationship with God. The concept of "tub" was integral to the Hebrew understanding of a life lived in harmony with God's laws and purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tob Definition good things, goods, goodness NASB Translation best (3), best things (1), bounty (2), comeliness (1), fair (1), glad (2), good (2), good thing (2), good things (3), goodness (10), goodness' (1), prosperity (3), well (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs טוּב noun masculineJob 20:21 good things, goods, goodness; — ׳ט Genesis 24:10 17t.; suffix טוּבִי Exodus 33:19; Jeremiah 31:14; טוּבְךָ Psalm 25:7 4t.; טוּבוֺ Hosea 3:5 2t.; טוּבָהּ Nehemiah 9:36; Jeremiah 2:7; טוּבָםJob 21:15; — not in H P, Chronicles, Ezekiel or post-exilic prophets — 1 good things, collective, produce of the land to be eaten Genesis 45:18,20,23 (E), Isaiah 1:19; Jeremiah 2:7; Ezra 9:12; Nehemiah 9:35,36, to be enjoyed; good things of ׳י as given by him Hosea 3:5; Jeremiah 31:12,14; Psalm 27:13; of house of ׳י Psalm 65:5, figurative of spiritual blessings. 2 goods, property Genesis 24:10 (J), Deuteronomy 6:11; 2 Kings 8:9; Nehemiah 9:25. 3 abstract: a. fairness, beauty, of neck of heifer Hosea 10:11; of people of ׳י Zechariah 9:17; of ׳י himself Exodus 33:19 (JE). b. טוּב לב(בׅ joy of heart Deuteronomy 28:47; Isaiah 65:14 (see I. טוֺב 2, II. ׳ט 7). c. prosperity Job 20:21; Job 21:16; of Jerusalem Psalm 128:5; בְּטוּב צַדִּיקִים Proverbs 11:10 in the prosperity of the righteous the city rejoiceth. d. goodness of taste, discernment Psalm 119:66. 4 abstract, goodness of God: a. in bestowing good things Nehemiah 9:25. b. in the salvation of his people Isaiah 63:7; Psalm 25:7; Psalm 145:7. c. stored up for his saints Psalm Psalm 31:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fair, gladness, goodness, thing joy, go well with From towb; good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare -- fair, gladness, good(-ness, thing, -s), joy, go well with. see HEBREW towb Forms and Transliterations בְּֽטוּב־ בְּט֣וּב בְּטוּבְךָ֥ בטוב בטוב־ בטובך וְטוּבָ֑הּ וּבְט֣וּב וּבְטוּבְךָ֨ ובטוב ובטובך וטובה ט֖וּב ט֛וּב ט֠וּב ט֣וּב ט֤וּב ט֥וּב טּוּב֖וֹ טוּב֖וֹ טוּב֙ טוּב֮ טוּבְךָ֣ טוּבְךָ֮ טוּבִ֥י טוּבִי֙ טוּבָ֑ם טוּבָ֔הּ טוּבֽוֹ׃ טוב טובה טובו טובו׃ טובי טובך טובם מִטּ֣וּב מטוב bə·ṭū·ḇə·ḵā bə·ṭūḇ bə·ṭūḇ- bəṭūḇ bəṭūḇ- bəṭūḇəḵā betuv betuveCha miṭ·ṭūḇ miṭṭūḇ mitTuv ṭū·ḇāh ṭū·ḇām ṭū·ḇə·ḵā ṭū·ḇî ṭū·ḇōw ṭūḇ ṭūḇāh ṭūḇām ṭūḇəḵā ṭūḇî ṭūḇōw tuv tuVah tuVam tuveCha tuVi tuVo ū·ḇə·ṭū·ḇə·ḵā ū·ḇə·ṭūḇ ūḇəṭūḇ ūḇəṭūḇəḵā uveTuv uvetuveCha vetuVah wə·ṭū·ḇāh wəṭūḇāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 24:10 HEB: וַיֵּ֔לֶךְ וְכָל־ ט֥וּב אֲדֹנָ֖יו בְּיָד֑וֹ NAS: out with a variety of good things of his master's KJV: and departed; for all the goods of his master INT: and set A variety of good of his master's his hand Genesis 45:18 Genesis 45:20 Genesis 45:23 Exodus 33:19 Deuteronomy 6:11 Deuteronomy 28:47 2 Kings 8:9 Ezra 9:12 Nehemiah 9:25 Nehemiah 9:25 Nehemiah 9:35 Nehemiah 9:36 Job 20:21 Job 21:16 Psalm 25:7 Psalm 27:13 Psalm 31:19 Psalm 65:4 Psalm 119:66 Psalm 128:5 Psalm 145:7 Proverbs 11:10 Isaiah 1:19 Isaiah 63:7 32 Occurrences |