8522. teli

Lexicon

teli: Weapon, specifically a sword or a quiver

Original Word: תְּלִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tliy
Pronunciation: TEH-lee
Phonetic Spelling: (tel-ee')
Definition: Weapon, specifically a sword or a quiver
Meaning: a quiver

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

quiver

Probably from talah; a quiver (as slung) -- quiver.

see HEBREW talah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from talah
Definition
a quiver (with its arrows)
NASB Translation
quiver (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[תְּלִי] noun [masculine] quiver (with its arrows) (as hanging from shoulder); — suffix תֶּלְיְךָ וְקֵשְׁתֶּ֑ךָ Genesis 27:3 (J; ᵐ5 φαρέτρα, ᵑ9 pharetra).

תִּלָּהּ see תֵּל infra.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root תָּלָה (talah), meaning "to hang" or "to suspend."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew תְּלִי (teli) in the Strong's Concordance. However, the concept of a quiver can be related to Greek terms used for archery equipment, though these are not directly listed in Strong's Concordance.

Usage: The term תְּלִי is used in the context of archery, specifically referring to the quiver, which is a case or container used to hold arrows. It is mentioned in the context of warfare and hunting.

Context: The Hebrew word תְּלִי (teli) appears in the Old Testament as a term for a quiver, a crucial component of an archer's equipment. The quiver is a portable container designed to hold arrows, allowing the archer to carry them conveniently and access them quickly during battle or hunting. The etymology of תְּלִי suggests a connection to the concept of hanging or suspending, which aligns with the quiver's function of holding arrows in a suspended state, ready for use.

In the Berean Standard Bible, תְּלִי is referenced in Genesis 27:3, where Isaac instructs Esau: "Now then, take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me." This passage highlights the quiver's role in hunting, emphasizing its importance in the preparation and execution of a successful hunt.

The quiver, as an essential part of an archer's gear, symbolizes readiness and preparedness. In biblical times, the ability to skillfully use a bow and quiver was highly valued, often associated with strength and prowess in battle. The quiver's design allowed for the efficient storage and retrieval of arrows, making it an indispensable tool for warriors and hunters alike.

Forms and Transliterations

תֶּלְיְךָ֖ תליך tel·yə·ḵā telyeCha telyəḵā

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 27:3
HEB: נָ֣א כֵלֶ֔יךָ תֶּלְיְךָ֖ וְקַשְׁתֶּ֑ךָ וְצֵא֙
NAS: your gear, your quiver and your bow,
KJV: I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow,
INT: please your gear your quiver and your bow and go

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8522
1 Occurrence

tel·yə·ḵā — 1 Occ.