Strong's Lexicon Towla': Worm, Scarlet, Crimson Original Word: תּוֹלָע Word Origin: Derived from the root תּוֹלֵעַ (H8438), which refers to a worm or maggot. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2847 - Kokkos (referring to the grain or seed, but also used in the context of the scarlet dye) - G2063 - Eruthros (meaning red, often used in the context of color) Usage: The term "Towla'" primarily refers to a worm, specifically the crimson or scarlet worm (Coccus ilicis), which was used in ancient times to produce a red dye. This dye was highly valued and used in the coloring of fabrics, particularly in the garments of the high priest and the curtains of the Tabernacle. The word is also metaphorically used to describe insignificance or lowliness, as seen in some poetic and prophetic texts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the crimson dye produced from the Towla' worm was a symbol of wealth and status due to its vibrant color and the labor-intensive process required to produce it. The dye was extracted from the female worm, which would attach itself to a tree to lay eggs, and upon dying, would leave a red stain. This imagery is rich with symbolism, often associated with sacrifice and redemption, as the worm's life was given to produce something beautiful and valuable. Brown-Driver-Briggs II. תּוֺלָע proper name, masculine in Issachar; a judge of Israel Judges 10:1; assigned to earlier time by Genesis 46:13; Numbers 26:23 (both P), 1 Chronicles 7:1,2(twice in verse). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance crimson, scarlet, worm The same as towla'; worm; Tola, the name of two Israelites -- Tola. see HEBREW towla' Forms and Transliterations לְתוֹלָ֔ע לתולע תּוֹלָ֕ע תּוֹלָ֥ע תּוֹלָ֧ע תוֹלָ֗ע תולע lə·ṯō·w·lā‘ letoLa ləṯōwlā‘ tō·w·lā‘ ṯō·w·lā‘ toLa tōwlā‘ ṯōwlā‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:13 HEB: וּבְנֵ֖י יִשָׂשכָ֑ר תּוֹלָ֥ע וּפֻוָּ֖ה וְי֥וֹב NAS: of Issachar: Tola and Puvvah KJV: of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, INT: the sons of Issachar Tola and Puvvah and Iob Numbers 26:23 Judges 10:1 1 Chronicles 7:1 1 Chronicles 7:2 1 Chronicles 7:2 6 Occurrences |
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