8427. tavah

Lexicon

tavah: To spin, to weave

Original Word: תָּוָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tavah
Pronunciation: tah-VAH
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-vaw')
Definition: To spin, to weave
Meaning: to mark out, scratch, imprint

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

confession, sacrifice of praise, thanksgiving, offering

A primitive root; to mark out, i.e. (primitive) scratch or (definite) imprint -- scrabble, set (a mark).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
denominative verb from tav
Definition
to make or set a mark
NASB Translation
put (1), scribbled (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[תָּוָה] verb denominative makeor set a mark; —

Pi`el Imperfect3masculine singular ויתו Kt, וַוְתָיו Qr 1 Samuel 21:14 (Ges^{§ 75bb}) and he made marks on (עַל) the doors: but < ᵐ5 ᵑ9 Th We Dr Ges^{l.c. and most} וַ֫יָּתָף he drummed (see תפף).

Hiph`il וְהִתְוִ֫יתָ תָו עַלֿ Ezekiel 9:4 set a mark (accusative of congnate meaning with verb) upon.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3947 (λαμβάνω • lambanō): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term involves the act of taking or receiving, which can metaphorically relate to the concept of marking as a form of taking possession or receiving a sign.
• G5178 (τυπόω • typōō): This Greek term means to strike or to form by a blow, which aligns more closely with the idea of imprinting or marking, as it involves creating a form or impression, similar to the Hebrew concept of תָּוָה (tavah).

These Greek terms provide a broader understanding of the concept of marking or imprinting, highlighting the physical and metaphorical dimensions of the act as seen in both the Hebrew and Greek biblical texts.

Usage: The verb תָּוָה (tavah) is used in the context of marking or imprinting, often implying a physical act of engraving or inscribing.

Context: The Hebrew verb תָּוָה (tavah) is a primitive root that conveys the action of marking or imprinting. This term is used in the context of making a physical mark, which can be understood as an act of engraving or inscribing. The concept of marking is significant in the ancient Near Eastern context, where physical marks or inscriptions were often used for identification, ownership, or as a sign of covenant.

In the Hebrew Bible, the act of marking is sometimes associated with divine or prophetic actions, where a mark serves as a sign or symbol of a deeper spiritual reality. The act of marking can also be seen in the context of setting boundaries or delineating spaces, which is a common practice in ancient cultures for defining property or sacred areas.

The usage of תָּוָה (tavah) in the biblical text is limited, but its implications are profound, often pointing to the importance of identity, ownership, and divine interaction with humanity. The act of marking is not merely a physical action but carries with it a sense of purpose and meaning, often reflecting the intentions of the one who marks.

Forms and Transliterations

וְהִתְוִ֨יתָ וַיְתָיו֙ והתוית ויתיו vayTav vehitVita way·ṯāw wayṯāw wə·hiṯ·wî·ṯā wəhiṯwîṯā

Englishman's Concordance

1 Samuel 21:14
HEB: [וַיְתַו כ] (וַיְתָיו֙ ק) עַל־
INT: boast able confession and door

Ezekiel 9:4
HEB: בְּת֖וֹךְ יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם וְהִתְוִ֨יתָ תָּ֜ו עַל־
NAS: of Jerusalem, and put a mark
KJV: of Jerusalem, and set a mark
INT: the midst of Jerusalem and put A mark over

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8427
2 Occurrences

way·ṯāw — 1 Occ.
wə·hiṯ·wî·ṯā — 1 Occ.