Strong's Lexicon tav: Mark, sign Original Word: תָּו Word Origin: Derived from the root תָּוָה (tavah), meaning "to mark" or "to set a sign." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew "tav," the concept of a mark or sign can be related to Greek words such as σφραγίς (sphragis, Strong's G4973), meaning "seal" or "mark," used in contexts like Revelation 7:3. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "tav" refers to a mark or sign, often used to denote a distinguishing feature or symbol. It is a term that signifies a physical or metaphorical mark that sets something apart for a specific purpose or identification. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of marking or setting a sign was significant for identification and protection. The letter "tav" itself, as the last letter of the Hebrew alphabet, has been associated with completion and fulfillment. In biblical times, marking with a "tav" could indicate ownership, protection, or a covenantal sign. The use of marks or signs was common in various ancient Near Eastern cultures for purposes such as sealing agreements or denoting sacred spaces. Brown-Driver-Briggs תָּו noun masculine mark; — absolute ׳ת, mark on forehead, sign of exemption from judgment Ezekiel 9:4,6 suffix תָּוֺוי Job 31:35 = my (written) mark (in attestation). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance very froward thing, perverse thing From tavah; a mark; by implication, a signature -- desire, mark. see HEBREW tavah Forms and Transliterations הַתָּו֙ התו תָּ֜ו תָּ֭וִי תו תוי hat·tāw hatTav hattāw tā·wî tav Tavi tāw tāwîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 31:35 HEB: לִ֗י הֶן־ תָּ֭וִי שַׁדַּ֣י יַעֲנֵ֑נִי NAS: me! Behold, here is my signature; Let the Almighty KJV: one would hear me! behold, my desire [is, that] the Almighty INT: to hear Behold is my signature the Almighty answer Ezekiel 9:4 Ezekiel 9:6 3 Occurrences |
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