Strong's Lexicon taltallim: Locks, curls Original Word: תַּלְתַּל Word Origin: Derived from the root תָּלַל (talal), which means "to heap up" or "to mound." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance for "taltallim," as it is a specific Hebrew term related to hair. However, Greek words related to hair, such as "θρίξ" (thrix), meaning "hair," can be considered in broader studies of biblical descriptions of hair. Usage: The term "taltallim" refers to locks or curls of hair. It is used in the context of describing the physical appearance, often highlighting beauty or distinctiveness. The word is poetic and is typically found in literature that emphasizes aesthetic qualities. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, hair was often seen as a symbol of strength and beauty. The description of hair in poetic and romantic literature, such as the Song of Solomon, reflects the cultural appreciation for physical beauty and the intimate nature of such descriptions. Hair, particularly in its natural, curly form, was considered an adornment and a sign of vitality. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as tel Definition perhaps locks (of hair) NASB Translation clusters of dates (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּלְתַּלִּים noun feminine (?) plural as figurative of woman's locks, meaning dubious: שְׁחרוֺת כָּעורֵב ׳קְוֻצּוֺתָיו ת Songs 5:11; Thes (from above v) waving palm-branches, ᵐ5 ἐλάται; Late Hebrew once, figurative, LevyNHWB iv. 649 high hills compare JastrDict 1674 heaps, piles; but MagnusHohes Lied and JacobStud. Arab Dichter iv. 21 envelope or sheath of spadix of date-palm (with which hair often compare in Arabic poetry JacobIb. iii. 46 f, compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bushy By reduplication, from talal through the idea of vibration; a trailing bough (as pendulous) -- bushy. see HEBREW talal Forms and Transliterations תַּלְתַּלִּ֔ים תלתלים tal·tal·lîm taltalLim taltallîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 5:11 HEB: פָּ֑ז קְוּצּוֹתָיו֙ תַּלְתַּלִּ֔ים שְׁחֹר֖וֹת כָּעוֹרֵֽב׃ NAS: His locks are [like] clusters of dates [And] black KJV: his locks [are] bushy, [and] black INT: pure his locks are clusters black A raven 1 Occurrence |
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drinking vessel made of this envelope Lane); so perhaps Assyrian taltallu DlHWB 708. 
