Strong's Lexicon toaphah: Loftiness, height, exaltation Original Word: תּוֹעָפָה Word Origin: Derived from the root תּוֹעֵף (to'ef), which is related to the concept of strength or might. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of exaltation can be related to Greek words such as ὕψιστος (hupsistos, Strong's G5310), meaning "highest" or "most high," often used in reference to God. Usage: The Hebrew word "toaphah" is used to convey the idea of height or exaltation, often in a metaphorical sense. It can refer to physical height or, more commonly, to a state of being elevated or exalted in power or status. In the biblical context, it is often associated with the majesty and power of God or the exalted status of certain individuals or nations. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, height and elevation were often associated with power and divinity. High places were frequently used for worship, and gods were often depicted as residing on mountains or in the heavens. The concept of exaltation was not only physical but also symbolic of authority and supremacy. In the Hebrew Bible, this idea is frequently applied to God, who is described as being exalted above all. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition eminence NASB Translation choice (1), horns (2), peaks (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תּוֺעָפָה] noun feminine eminence; of towering horns (? see Di) כְּתוֺעֲפֹת רְאֵם לוֺ Numbers 23:22; Numbers 24:8, simile of strength of Israel; of peaks תּוֺעֲפוֺת הָרִים לוֺ Psalm 95:4 ("" מֶחְקְרֵיאָֿ֑רֶץ); of silver Job 22:25 כֶּסֶף תּוֺעָפוֺת לָ֑ךְ, very dubious, perhaps heaps or bars (ingots). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance error, hinder From ya'aph; (only in plural collective) weariness, i.e. (by implication) toil (treasure so obtained) or speed -- plenty, strength. see HEBREW ya'aph Forms and Transliterations וְתוֹעֲפ֖וֹת ותועפות כְּתוֹעֲפֹ֥ת כתועפת תּוֹעָפ֣וֹת תועפות kə·ṯō·w·‘ă·p̄ōṯ ketoaFot kəṯōw‘ăp̄ōṯ tō·w·‘ā·p̄ō·wṯ toaFot tōw‘āp̄ōwṯ vetoaFot wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·p̄ō·wṯ wəṯōw‘ăp̄ōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 23:22 HEB: מוֹצִיאָ֣ם מִמִּצְרָ֑יִם כְּתוֹעֲפֹ֥ת רְאֵ֖ם לֽוֹ׃ NAS: them out of Egypt, He is for them like the horns of the wild ox. KJV: of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn. INT: brings of Egypt the horns of the wild Numbers 24:8 Job 22:25 Psalm 95:4 4 Occurrences |
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