8586. taalulim
Strong's Lexicon
taalulim: Deceptions, tricks, mockery

Original Word: תַּעֲלוּל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: ta`aluwl
Pronunciation: tah-ah-loo-LEEM
Phonetic Spelling: (tah-al-ool')
Definition: Deceptions, tricks, mockery
Meaning: caprice, vexation, a tyrant

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 Origin
from 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‘ălūlîm
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Englishman'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
HEB: אֲנִ֞י אֶבְחַ֣ר בְּתַעֲלֻלֵיהֶ֗ם וּמְגֽוּרֹתָם֙ אָבִ֣יא
NAS: I will choose their punishments And will bring
KJV: I also will choose their delusions, and will bring
INT: I will choose their punishments their fears and will bring

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8586
2 Occurrences


bə·ṯa·‘ă·lu·lê·hem — 1 Occ.
wə·ṯa·‘ă·lū·lîm — 1 Occ.















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