Berean Strong's Lexicon telem: Furrow, ridge Original Word: תֶּלֶם Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to accumulate or mound up Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of furrows can be related to Greek agricultural terms such as "αὔλαξ" (aulax), meaning furrow or trench. Usage: The Hebrew word "telem" refers to a furrow or ridge, typically in the context of agriculture. It describes the trenches or raised lines created in the soil by a plow, which are essential for planting seeds and ensuring proper irrigation. The term is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe paths or ways that are prepared or set. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life and the economy. The land was cultivated using simple tools, and the creation of furrows was a critical step in preparing the soil for planting. Furrows allowed for efficient water distribution and seed placement, which were vital for successful crop yields. The imagery of furrows would have been familiar to the agrarian society of biblical times, symbolizing preparation, diligence, and the hope of future harvest. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a furrow NASB Translation furrow (1), furrows (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs תֶּ֫לֶם noun masculineJob 31:38 furrow; — absolute ׳ת Job 39:10 (other conjectures Du PerlesAnal. 53); plural construct תַּלְמֵי שָׂדָ֑י Hosea 10:4; Hosea 12:12; suffix תְּלָמֶיהָ Job 31:38; Psalm 65:11. — On ploughing in Palestine see HoggEncy. Bib. AGRICULTURE VogelstLandwirthsch. 25 ff., on depth of furrow (not more than 8-10 centimeters) Idib.36 AnderlindZPV ix. 25, 29; also Benz Archaeology under the word — תִּלָּם see תֵּל above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance furrow, ridge From an unused root meaning to accumulate; a bank or terrace -- furrow, ridge. Forms and Transliterations בְּתֶ֣לֶם בתלם תְּלָמֶ֣יהָ תְּלָמֶ֥יהָ תַּלְמֵ֥י תלמי תלמיה bə·ṯe·lem beTelem bəṯelem tal·mê talmê talMei tə·lā·me·hā təlāmehā telaMeihaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 31:38 HEB: תִזְעָ֑ק וְ֝יַ֗חַד תְּלָמֶ֥יהָ יִבְכָּיֽוּן׃ NAS: out against me, And its furrows weep KJV: cry against me, or that the furrows likewise INT: cries together furrows weep Job 39:10 Psalm 65:10 Hosea 10:4 Hosea 12:11 5 Occurrences |
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