8511. tala

Lexicon

tala: To hang, suspend

Original Word: תָּלָא
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tala'
Pronunciation: tah-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-law')
Definition: To hang, suspend
Meaning: to suspend, to be uncertain, to habituate

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be bent, hang in doubt

A primitive root; to suspend; figuratively (through hesitation) to be uncertain; by implication (of mental dependence) to habituate -- be bent, hang (in doubt).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
to hang
NASB Translation
bent (1), hang (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

תָּלָא verb hang ("" form of תלה, Ges^{§ 75rr}); —

Qal Perfect3plural suffix תְּלָאוּם 2 Samuel 21:12 Qr the Philistines had hanged them (Kt תלום; see Dr); Passive participle תְּלֻאִים Deuteronomy 28:66 thy life shall be hung up before thee, i.e. be in suspense, each moment uncertain. — וְעַמִּי תְלוּאִים לִמְשׁוּבָתִי Hosea 11:7 my people is hung up to my backsliding is certainly corrupt (AV bent to backsliding from me, i.e. huge or swung toward turning from me, compare GASm, but very dubious); Marti conjectures נִלְוִים אֶלעֲֿצַבִּים; Oettli Now^2Harper נִלְאָה or הֶלְאַ֫נִי has wearied itself [me] in backsliding.

[תַּלְאֻבָה] see לאב. תְּלָאָה see לאה.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2476 (ἵστημι, histēmi): This Greek verb means "to stand" or "to set," and while it does not directly translate the concept of suspension, it shares the idea of positioning or establishing something, which can be related to the state of being fixed or determined.

- G2910 (κρεμάννυμι, kremannymi): This Greek verb means "to hang" or "to suspend," directly corresponding to the literal sense of תָּלָא. It is used in the New Testament to describe the act of hanging, as seen in the crucifixion narratives, where it conveys both physical and symbolic meanings.

Usage: The term is used in the context of hanging or suspending something, as well as in metaphorical senses related to uncertainty or habitual actions.

Context: The Hebrew verb תָּלָא (tala) is a primitive root that conveys the idea of suspension or hanging. This can be understood both in a literal sense, such as physically hanging an object, and in a metaphorical sense, where it may imply a state of uncertainty or indecision. The concept of habituation also emerges from this root, suggesting a repeated or customary action that becomes a regular part of life.

In the Hebrew Bible, the usage of תָּלָא is relatively rare, and its occurrences often carry significant symbolic weight. The act of suspending or hanging can denote judgment or a state of being unresolved, reflecting the broader themes of divine justice and human response found throughout the Scriptures.

The metaphorical use of תָּלָא to express uncertainty aligns with the human experience of grappling with faith and doubt, a recurring theme in biblical narratives. This reflects the tension between divine sovereignty and human agency, where individuals are often depicted as being in a state of suspense, awaiting divine intervention or revelation.

The notion of habituation, derived from תָּלָא, underscores the importance of regular practices and routines in the life of faith. It suggests that certain actions, when repeated consistently, can shape one's character and spiritual journey, aligning with the biblical emphasis on discipline and perseverance.

Forms and Transliterations

תְּלֻאִ֥ים תְלוּאִ֖ים תלאים תלואים tə·lu·’îm ṯə·lū·’îm təlu’îm ṯəlū’îm teluIm

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 28:66
HEB: וְהָי֣וּ חַיֶּ֔יךָ תְּלֻאִ֥ים לְךָ֖ מִנֶּ֑גֶד
NAS: So your life shall hang in doubt before you; and you will be in dread
KJV: And thy life shall hang in doubt before
INT: and thy life shall hang before dread

Hosea 11:7
HEB: וְעַמִּ֥י תְלוּאִ֖ים לִמְשֽׁוּבָתִ֑י וְאֶל־
NAS: So My people are bent on turning
KJV: And my people are bent to backsliding
INT: my people are bent turning about

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8511
2 Occurrences

tə·lu·’îm — 2 Occ.