8376. taah

Lexicon

taah: To err, to wander, to go astray

Original Word: תָּאָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ta'ah
Pronunciation: tah-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-aw')
Definition: To err, to wander, to go astray
Meaning: to mark off, designate

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

point out

A primitive root; to mark off, i.e. (intensively) designate -- point out.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
probably to mark out
NASB Translation
draw a line (1), draw your border line (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[תָּאָה] verb Pi`el Imperfect3masculine plural תְּתָאוּ Numbers 34:7,8 apparently ye shall mark out (the boundary), but this (and הִתְאַוִּיתֶם Numbers 34:10, v אוה q. v.) very dubious, see Gray, and [תָּאַר].

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3724 • ὁρίζω (horizō): To mark out, appoint, decree
• Strong's Greek Number 5087 • τίθημι (tithēmi): To set, place, appoint

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of marking, appointing, or setting apart, aligning with the Hebrew understanding of תָּאָה (ta'ah) as an act of designation or marking off for a specific purpose.

Usage: The verb תָּאָה (ta'ah) is used in the context of marking off or designating something, often implying a setting apart or distinguishing for a specific purpose or role.

Context: The Hebrew verb תָּאָה (ta'ah) is a primitive root that conveys the action of marking off or designating. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of setting apart or distinguishing something for a particular purpose. The concept of marking off is significant in the biblical context, as it often relates to the idea of holiness or consecration, where individuals, objects, or places are designated for divine purposes. The act of designation is not merely a physical marking but carries a deeper spiritual or covenantal significance, reflecting God's sovereign choice and purpose.

In the broader biblical narrative, the idea of marking off or designating is seen in various contexts, such as the setting apart of the Israelites as God's chosen people, the consecration of priests, or the designation of specific times and places for worship. This action underscores the theme of divine selection and purpose, highlighting the relationship between God and His people.

Forms and Transliterations

תְּתָא֖וּ תְּתָא֥וּ תתאו tə·ṯā·’ū təṯā’ū tetaU

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 34:7
HEB: הַיָּם֙ הַגָּדֹ֔ל תְּתָא֥וּ לָכֶ֖ם הֹ֥ר
NAS: border: you shall draw your [border] line from the Great
KJV: sea ye shall point out for you mount
INT: Sea the Great shall draw Hor to Mount

Numbers 34:8
HEB: מֵהֹ֣ר הָהָ֔ר תְּתָא֖וּ לְבֹ֣א חֲמָ֑ת
NAS: You shall draw a line from Mount Hor
KJV: Hor ye shall point out [your border] unto the entrance
INT: Hor Mount shall draw to the Lebo-hamath of Hamath

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8376
2 Occurrences

tə·ṯā·’ū — 2 Occ.