Strong's Lexicon taalulim: Deceptions, tricks, mockery Original Word: תַּעֲלוּל Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַל (alal), which can mean to act severely, deal with, or practice. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of deceit or trickery can be related to Greek words such as δόλος (dolos - G1388), meaning deceit or guile. Usage: The term "taalulim" is used to describe actions or behaviors that are deceptive or mocking in nature. It often conveys a sense of cunning or trickery, where the intent is to mislead or make a mockery of something or someone. In the context of the Bible, it can refer to the deceitful actions of individuals or groups who act with malicious intent. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, integrity and honesty were highly valued, and deceitful behavior was condemned. The use of "taalulim" in the biblical text reflects the moral and ethical standards of the time, where deception was seen as a serious offense against both God and community. The Israelites were called to live in truth and righteousness, and deceit was often associated with the wicked or those who opposed God's ways. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alal Definition wantonness, caprice NASB Translation capricious children (1), punishments (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּעֲלוּלִים noun [masculine] plural abstract wantonness, caprice; — יִמְשְׁלוּ בָם ׳ת Isaiah 3:4 caprice shall rule over them; suffix תַּעֲלֻלֵיהֶם Isaiah 66:4 their wanton dealing, i.e. that inflicted on them. II. עלל (√ of following; possibly = I. עלל (Köii. 1, 106) whence child as capricious, mischievous, but dubious; > following from עוּל; in either case original meaning quite forgotten; probably distinct √, meaning unknown). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance babe, delusion From alal; caprice (as a fit coming on), i.e. Vexation; concretely a tyrant -- babe, delusion. see HEBREW alal Forms and Transliterations בְּתַעֲלֻלֵיהֶ֗ם בתעלליהם וְתַעֲלוּלִ֖ים ותעלולים bə·ṯa·‘ă·lu·lê·hem bəṯa‘ălulêhem betaaluleiHem vetaaluLim wə·ṯa·‘ă·lū·lîm wəṯa‘ălūlîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 3:4 HEB: נְעָרִ֖ים שָׂרֵיהֶ֑ם וְתַעֲלוּלִ֖ים יִמְשְׁלוּ־ בָֽם׃ NAS: their princes, And capricious children will rule KJV: [to be] their princes, and babes shall rule INT: lads their princes and capricious will rule Isaiah 66:4 2 Occurrences |