Lexical Summary tul: To hurl, cast, throw Original Word: טוּל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance carry away, utterly cast down, forth, out, send out A primitive root; to pitch over or reel; hence (transitively) to cast down or out -- carry away, (utterly) cast (down, forth, out), send out. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to hurl, cast NASB Translation cast (2), hurl (3), hurled (4), hurled headlong (1), laid low (1), threw (2), throw (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [טוּל] verb Pilpel etc., hurl, cast (Arabic  be extended, elongated; see HomNS 87 who compare Assyrian tâlu, Aramaic  , טַיֵּל all walk about (compare spatiari, from spatium); Ethiopic  : hang loosely,  expand) — Pilpel Participle מְטַלְטֶלְךָ טַלְטֵלָה גָ֫בֶר Isaiah 22:17 hurleth thee violently. Hiph`il Perfect הֵטִיל Jonah 1:4; וְהֵטַלְתִּ֫י Jeremiah 16:13; Jeremiah 22:26; Imperfect וַיָּ֫טֶל 1 Samuel 18:11 (but see below), 1 Samuel 20:33; אֲטִילֶ֑ךָ Ezekiel 32:4 (ᵐ5 Co omitted) וַיָּטִ֫לוּ Jonah 1:5; וַיְטִלֻהוּ Jonah 1:15; cast, cast out, of casting a javelin (חֲנִית) 1 Samuel 18:11 (but read here וַיִּטֹל, √ נטל, and took up, so ᵐ5 ᵑ7 Th We Kp Kit, see also Dr); 1 Samuel 20:33 followed by על person aimed at; Jonah אֶלהַֿיָּם Jonah 1:12,15; also the cargo כֵּלִים Jonah 1:5; figurative of ׳י casting Pharaoh עלפֿני השׂדה Ezekiel 32:4 (Co strike out see above; "" וּנְטַשְׁתִּיךָ בָאָרֶץ); hurl (send violently), of ׳י sending furious wind Jonah 1:4; figurative of hurling king of Judah, etc. into exile Jeremiah 16:3 followed by accusative + מעל of land from which, and על of that to which; Jeremiah 22:26 with accusative + על of land to which. Hoph`al Perfect הוּטֲלוּ Jeremiah 22:28; Imperfect יוּטַל Proverbs 16:33; יוּטָ֑ל Psalm 37:24; יֻטָֿ֑ל Job 41:1; — 1 be hurled, e.g. into exile Jeremiah 22:28 ("" הֻשְׁלְכוּ); hurled down, headlong, כִּי יִמֹּל לֹא יוּטָ֑ל Psalm 37:24 when he falls he shall not be hurled headlong (figurative of a good man); יֻטָֿ֑ל Job 41:1 be overwhelmed, at sight of the crocodile. 2 of inanimate thing, be cast, thrown, the lot בַּחֵיק יוּטַל אֶתהַֿגּוֺרָל Proverbs 16:33. Topical Lexicon Core Idea: Forceful CastingStrong’s Hebrew 2904, טוּל, conveys the action of forcefully throwing, hurling, or casting away. Whether describing a weapon, a person, lots for determining God’s will, or even a storm launched by the LORD Himself, the verb consistently communicates decisive movement from one place to another under irresistible power. Physical Hurling in Personal Conflict 1 Samuel 18:11 and 1 Samuel 20:33 present the verb in its most literal sense. Twice Saul “hurled the spear” at David, and once at Jonathan. In these scenes the verb highlights Saul’s uncontrolled rage. The king’s physical casting of the spear mirrors the spiritual reality that he himself has been “cast away” from God’s favor (1 Samuel 15:26). David’s repeated escape underscores God’s preserving hand even while deadly intent is being violently projected toward His anointed. Providential Oversight in Everyday Decisions Proverbs 16:33 draws the verb into daily life: “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.” Human beings may toss the lot, but the outcome is firmly in God’s sovereign grip. In ministry this verse provides strong encouragement when facing uncertain choices; it affirms that no circumstance is random in the economy of God. Divine Judgment through Exile Isaiah 22:17; Jeremiah 16:13; 22:26; 22:28; and Ezekiel 32:4 employ טוּל to describe national uprooting. “I will hurl you out of this land into a land neither you nor your fathers have known” (Jeremiah 16:13). Exile is not portrayed as a mere geopolitical shift; it is God Himself flinging an unfaithful people away from covenant blessings. The same verb previously used of Saul’s spear now depicts the LORD’s determined judgment. For preachers and teachers, these passages underscore that divine forbearance has limits and that persistent rebellion invites forceful removal from place and privilege. Sustaining Grace during Personal Falls Psalm 37:24 applies טוּל in a comforting promise: “Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.” Even when the righteous are “cast down,” they are not abandoned. The verb’s violent overtones magnify the assurance: whatever knocks the believer off his feet, God’s grasp keeps him from ruin. This verse stands in pastoral tension with the judgment texts—showing that the same LORD who casts away the unrepentant upholds those who trust Him. Human Hopelessness before Overwhelming Power Job 41:9, within the description of Leviathan, states, “Any hope of subduing it is false; the mere sight of it is terrifying.” Here the verb captures the inward collapse of courage—“one is cast down even at the sight of him.” The passage accentuates human frailty in the presence of God’s formidable creation, pointing ultimately to humbling dependence upon the Almighty. Storms, Surrender, and Salvation in Jonah Jonah chapter 1 provides the densest cluster of occurrences: • “The LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea” (Jonah 1:4). The narrative shows a progression: divine initiative, human reaction, prophetic self-sacrifice, and finally divine appeasement as the sea calms. Each use of טוּל underscores movement toward God’s redemptive purpose. The prophet’s unwilling obedience culminates in the sailors’ newfound fear of the LORD (Jonah 1:16). For modern ministry the account illustrates how God can employ forceful circumstances to redirect both His servants and the nations toward repentance and worship. Lessons for Theology and Ministry 1. God’s sovereignty encompasses both gentle guidance and forceful displacement. טוּל reminds the reader that the LORD not only leads but also, when necessary, hurls. Key Themes and Scripture Links • Violent projection of wrath – 1 Samuel 18:11; 1 Samuel 20:33; Isaiah 22:17 In every context, טוּל points to decisive action carried out under God’s authority, whether through human agents, natural forces, or direct divine judgment. The faithful are called to humility, readiness to obey, and confidence that the same hand able to hurl is also mighty to uphold. Forms and Transliterations אֲטִילֶ֑ךָ אטילך הֵטִ֤יל הֽוּטֲלוּ֙ הוטלו הטיל וְהֵֽטַלְתִּ֣י וְהֵטַלְתִּ֣י וַהֲטִילֻ֣נִי וַיְטִלֻ֖הוּ וַיָּ֤טֶל וַיָּ֨טֶל וַיָּטִ֨לוּ והטילני והטלתי ויטל ויטלהו ויטלו יֻטָֽל׃ יוּטַ֣ל יוּטָ֑ל יוטל יטל׃ מְטַלְטֶלְךָ֔ מטלטלך ’ă·ṭî·le·ḵā ’ăṭîleḵā atiLecha hê·ṭîl heTil hêṭîl hū·ṭă·lū hutaLu hūṭălū mə·ṭal·ṭel·ḵā metaltelCha məṭalṭelḵā vahatiLuni vaiYatel vaiyaTilu vaytiLuhu vehetalTi wa·hă·ṭî·lu·nî wahăṭîlunî way·ṭi·lu·hū way·yā·ṭel way·yā·ṭi·lū wayṭiluhū wayyāṭel wayyāṭilū wə·hê·ṭal·tî wəhêṭaltî yu·ṭāl yū·ṭal yū·ṭāl yuTal yuṭāl yūṭal yūṭālLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 18:11 HEB: וַיָּ֤טֶל שָׁאוּל֙ אֶֽת־ NAS: Saul hurled the spear for he thought, KJV: And Saul cast the javelin; INT: hurled Saul the spear 1 Samuel 20:33 Job 41:9 Psalm 37:24 Proverbs 16:33 Isaiah 22:17 Jeremiah 16:13 Jeremiah 22:26 Jeremiah 22:28 Ezekiel 32:4 Jonah 1:4 Jonah 1:5 Jonah 1:12 Jonah 1:15 14 Occurrences |
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