Lexicon tub: Goodness, welfare, prosperity, happiness Original Word: תּוּב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desire, mark (Aramaic) corresponding to shuwb, to come back; specifically (transitive and ellip.) To reply -- answer, restore, return (an answer). see HEBREW shuwb NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shub Definition to return NASB Translation answered* (1), give (1), replied (1), restored (1), returned (4). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This word is of Aramaic origin, a Semitic language closely related to Hebrew, used in certain portions of the Old Testament.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G591 (ἀποδίδωμι, apodidōmi): This Greek verb means "to give back," "to return," or "to render," and can be used in the context of replying or responding, particularly in a transactional or reciprocal sense. Usage: This verb is used in the context of responding or replying, often in a formal or official capacity. It appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra, where it is used to describe the act of giving a response or answer. Context: The Aramaic verb תּוּב (tûb) is found in the context of the exilic and post-exilic periods of Israel's history, where Aramaic was a common language of administration and diplomacy. In the book of Daniel, for example, תּוּב is used when Daniel or others are responding to questions or commands from kings or officials. This reflects the formal nature of communication in these narratives. The use of תּוּב in Ezra similarly involves official correspondence, highlighting the importance of communication in the restoration period of Jerusalem and the temple. The verb is typically used in a narrative context, providing insight into the interactions between Jewish leaders and foreign authorities. Forms and Transliterations הֲתִיב֙ הֲתִיב֣וּנָא התיב התיבונא יְת֔וּב יְת֣וּב יְתִיב֥וּן יַהֲתִיב֗וּן יהתיבון יתוב יתיבון לַהֲתָבוּתָֽךְ׃ להתבותך׃ hă·ṯî·ḇū·nā hă·ṯîḇ hăṯîḇ hăṯîḇūnā haTiv hatiVuna la·hă·ṯā·ḇū·ṯāḵ lahăṯāḇūṯāḵ lahatavuTach ya·hă·ṯî·ḇūn yahăṯîḇūn yahatiVun yə·ṯî·ḇūn yə·ṯūḇ yəṯîḇūn yetiVun yəṯūḇ yeTuvLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:5 HEB: יְהָ֑ךְ וֶאֱדַ֛יִן יְתִיב֥וּן נִשְׁתְּוָנָ֖א עַל־ NAS: a written reply be returned concerning KJV: and then they returned answer by letter INT: came and then be returned A written concerning Ezra 5:11 Ezra 6:5 Daniel 2:14 Daniel 3:16 Daniel 4:34 Daniel 4:36 Daniel 4:36 8 Occurrences |