Lexicon latash: To sharpen, to whet Original Word: לָטַשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance instructor, sharpen, whet A primitive root; properly, to hammer out (an edge), i.e. To sharpen -- instructer, sharp(-en), whet. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to hammer, sharpen, whet NASB Translation forger (1), glares* (1), sharp (1), sharpen (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לָטַשׁ] verb hammer, sharpen, whet (Late Hebrew id., hammer, tap; Aramaic לְטַשׁ,  sharpen; Arabic  strike, tap); — Qal Imperfect יִלְטוֺשׁ Job 16:9; Psalm 7:13; Infinitive construct לֵלְטוֺשׁ 1 Samuel 13:20; Participle לֹטֵשׁ; — 1 hammer, only Participle = hammerer followed by כָּלתֹֿרֵשׁ Genesis 4:22 (J). 2 sharpen sword חֶרֶב (accusative) Psalm 7:13; compare 1 Samuel 13:20, object מַחֲרֶשֶׁת, אֵת, קַרְדֹּם, מַחֲרֵשָׁה; figurative עֵינַיִם לִי ׳ל Job 16:9 my foe whets his eye for me Pu`al Participle תַּעַר מְלֻטָּשׁ Psalm 52:4 a sharpened razor (in simile of evil tongue). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for לָטַשׁ, the concept of sharpening or preparing tools can be related to Greek terms that describe similar actions, such as ἀκονίζω (akonizo), meaning to sharpen or hone. This Greek term is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the sharpening of one's mind or skills, aligning with the Hebrew concept of preparation and readiness. Usage: The verb לָטַשׁ (latash) is used in the context of working with metal, specifically in the process of hammering out or sharpening tools or weapons. It conveys the action of making an object sharp or polished through repeated striking or grinding. Context: The Hebrew verb לָטַשׁ (latash) appears in the context of craftsmanship and preparation of tools or weapons. This term is used to describe the process of refining or sharpening, often associated with metalwork. In the ancient Near Eastern context, blacksmiths and craftsmen would employ this technique to ensure that tools and weapons were effective and ready for use. The action of לָטַשׁ involves skill and precision, highlighting the importance of preparation and readiness in various aspects of life, both practical and spiritual. Forms and Transliterations יִלְט֑וֹשׁ יִלְט֖וֹשׁ ילטוש לִ֠לְטוֹשׁ לֹטֵ֕שׁ לטש ללטוש מְ֝לֻטָּ֗שׁ מלטש lil·ṭō·wōš Liltoosh lilṭōwōš lō·ṭêš lōṭêš loTesh mə·luṭ·ṭāš məluṭṭāš melutTash yil·ṭō·wōš yilToosh yilṭōwōšLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 4:22 HEB: תּ֣וּבַל קַ֔יִן לֹטֵ֕שׁ כָּל־ חֹרֵ֥שׁ NAS: to Tubal-cain, the forger of all KJV: Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer INT: gave to Tubal-cain the forger of all artificer 1 Samuel 13:20 Job 16:9 Psalm 7:12 Psalm 52:2 5 Occurrences |
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