Strong's Lexicon Tou or Toi: Tou, Toi Original Word: תֹּעוּ Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Tou or Toi in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: The name Tou (or Toi) refers to a king of Hamath, a city-state located in what is now modern-day Syria. In the biblical narrative, Tou is noted for his diplomatic relationship with King David of Israel. The name appears in the context of international relations and alliances during the reign of David. Cultural and Historical Background: During the time of King David, the ancient Near East was a region of complex political dynamics, with various city-states and kingdoms interacting through warfare, trade, and diplomacy. Hamath was a significant city-state in Syria, and its king, Tou, sought to establish peaceful relations with David after David's military victories over common enemies, such as Hadadezer of Zobah. This reflects the broader geopolitical landscape where smaller states often sought alliances with stronger powers for protection and mutual benefit. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from taah Definition a king of Hamath NASB Translation Toi (3), Tou (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs תֹּ֫עִי proper name, masculine king of Hamath, 2 Samuel 8:9,10 (twice in verse) = תֹּ֫עוּ (which We Dr and others prefer) 1 Chronicles 18:9,10. I, II. תְּעָלָה see עלה p. 752. תַּעֲלוּלִים see I. עלל. תַּעֲלֻמָה see [I. עלם]. תַּעֲנוּג see [ענג]. p .761, 772 תַּעֲנִית see [III. ענה] p.777. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Toi, Tou Or Tomiy {to'-ee}; from ta'ah; error, Tou or Toi, a Syrian king -- Toi, Tou. see HEBREW ta'ah Forms and Transliterations תֹּ֖עִי תֹּ֖עוּ תֹּ֣עִי תעו תעי tō‘î tō‘ū tō·‘î tō·‘ū Toi TouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 8:9 HEB: וַיִּשְׁמַ֕ע תֹּ֖עִי מֶ֣לֶךְ חֲמָ֑ת NAS: Now when Toi king of Hamath KJV: When Toi king of Hamath INT: heard Toi king of Hamath 2 Samuel 8:10 2 Samuel 8:10 1 Chronicles 18:9 1 Chronicles 18:10 5 Occurrences |
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