8466. tachanah

Lexicon

tachanah: Station, Encampment, Resting Place

Original Word: תַּחֲנָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: tachanah
Pronunciation: tah-khah-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (takh-an-aw')
Definition: Station, Encampment, Resting Place
Meaning: an encampment

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Tahan

From chanah; (only plural collectively) an encampment -- camp.

see HEBREW chanah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chanah
Definition
an encamping, encampment
NASB Translation
camp (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[תַּחֲנָה] noun feminine encamping, or encampment; — plural suffix תַּחֲנֹתִי (si vera 1.) אֶלמְֿקוֺם מְּנִֹי אַלְמֹנִי 2 Kings 6:8, unto such and such a place is my encamping; but form very strange. Read probably תֵּחָֽבְאוּ ye shall hide yourselves, so ᵑ6 Th Klo.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb חָנָה (chanah), meaning "to encamp" or "to pitch a tent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3925 • παρεμβολή (parembolē): A camp, barracks, or army encampment.
• Strong's Greek Number 4633 • σκηνή (skēnē): A tent, tabernacle, or temporary dwelling.

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of temporary dwelling and encampment, emphasizing the transient and provisional nature of such arrangements in both military and religious contexts.

Usage: The term תַּחֲנָה is used in the context of describing a temporary settlement or camp, often in relation to the Israelites' journey through the wilderness or military encampments.

Context: תַּחֲנָה (tachanah) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote an encampment, particularly in the context of the Israelites' travels. The concept of encampment is significant in the narrative of the Exodus and the subsequent wanderings in the wilderness, where the Israelites set up camp at various stages of their journey. This term underscores the transient nature of the Israelites' existence during this period, as they moved from place to place under divine guidance.

The encampments served not only as places of rest and organization but also as settings for significant events and divine encounters. The term is often associated with the orderly arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle, reflecting both a physical and spiritual order. The encampments were places where the Israelites experienced God's provision, guidance, and discipline.

In a broader sense, תַּחֲנָה can also refer to military encampments, highlighting the strategic and protective aspects of setting up a camp. The concept of encampment is thus integral to understanding the nomadic lifestyle of ancient Israel and their reliance on God's presence and direction.

Forms and Transliterations

תַּחֲנֹתִֽי׃ תחנתי׃ ta·ḥă·nō·ṯî tachanoTi taḥănōṯî

Englishman's Concordance

2 Kings 6:8
HEB: פְּלֹנִ֥י אַלְמֹנִ֖י תַּחֲנֹתִֽי׃
NAS: and such a place shall be my camp.
KJV: and such a place [shall be] my camp.
INT: such and such shall be my camp

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8466
1 Occurrence

ta·ḥă·nō·ṯî — 1 Occ.