Strong's Lexicon talal: To cover, overshadow, protect Original Word: טָלַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar sense of overshadowing or covering is ἐπισκιάζω (episkiazō), Strong's Greek 1982, used in the New Testament to describe the overshadowing presence of the Holy Spirit, as in Luke 1:35. Usage: The Hebrew verb "talal" primarily conveys the idea of covering or overshadowing, often in a protective sense. It is used to describe the act of providing shelter or a canopy, suggesting a sense of divine protection or presence. This term can be metaphorical, indicating God's protective care over His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of being overshadowed or covered was often associated with protection and divine favor. The imagery of a protective covering was significant in a desert environment, where shade and shelter were vital for survival. In the biblical context, this term can evoke the image of God's presence as a sheltering canopy over Israel, reminiscent of the cloud that led the Israelites through the wilderness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cover over, roof NASB Translation covered (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [טָלַל] verb cover over, roof, Aramaic loan-word, see צלל ( cover over, especially put on roof,  roof, στέγη: so Palmyrene see EutSBAk, 1885, 669) — only Pi`el Imperfect3masculine singular suffix וִיטַלֲלֶנּוּ Nehemiah 3:15 he built it (kept on building it, i.e. a city-gate) and covered it over (laid timbers to cover it, compare קֵרוּהוּ they laid its timbers Nehemiah 3:3; Nehemiah 3:6; see also בְּצֵל קֹרָתִי Genesis 19:8 in the shadow of my roof). טלם (√ of following; perhaps compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cover A primitive root; properly, to strew over, i.e. (by implication) to cover in or plate (with beams) -- cover. Forms and Transliterations וִיטַֽלְלֶ֔נּוּ ויטללנו vitalLennu wî·ṭal·len·nū wîṭallennūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:15 HEB: ה֤וּא יִבְנֶ֙נּוּ֙ וִיטַֽלְלֶ֔נּוּ [וְיַעֲמִידוּ כ] NAS: He built it, covered it and hung KJV: he built it, and covered it, and set up INT: He built covered abide doors 1 Occurrence |
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; Aramaic טְלַם, 
; Ethiopic 
all oppress, injure; in this case טֶלֶם, טַלְמֹן will be Aramaic names, since 
= Hebrew צ). 
