Lexicon tannah: Jackal Original Word: תַּנָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dragon Probably feminine of tan; a female jackal -- dragon. see HEBREW tan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of tan, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root תָּנָה (tanah), which is related to the idea of howling or lamenting, often associated with the sounds made by certain animals.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew תַּנָה (tanah), as the concept of a female jackal is specific to the Hebrew cultural and linguistic context. However, Greek terms related to wilderness or desolation might be considered conceptually similar in thematic studies. Usage: The term תַּנָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer specifically to a female jackal, an animal known for its nocturnal howling. The word is used in contexts that often evoke desolation or wilderness. Context: The Hebrew word תַּנָה (tanah) appears in the context of desolation and wilderness, often symbolizing a place of ruin or abandonment. The jackal, particularly the female jackal, is an animal that thrives in desolate areas, and its presence in biblical texts underscores themes of judgment and desolation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, jackals were commonly associated with deserted places and were often seen as scavengers. The howling of jackals was a familiar sound in the wilderness, contributing to the imagery of loneliness and desolation. The use of תַּנָה in the Hebrew Bible serves to emphasize the barrenness and forsakenness of a place, often in prophetic literature where the desolation of cities or lands is foretold as a consequence of divine judgment. Forms and Transliterations לְתַנּ֥וֹת לתנות תַּנִּים֙ תנים lə·ṯan·nō·wṯ letanNot ləṯannōwṯ tan·nîm tanNim tannîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Lamentations 4:3 HEB: [תַּנִּין כ] (תַּנִּים֙ ק) חָ֣לְצוּ INT: Even dragon offer the breast Malachi 1:3 2 Occurrences |
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