Strong's Lexicon taphel: Worthless, insipid, untempered Original Word: תָּפֵל Word Origin: Derived from a root that means "to smear" or "to plaster." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of "worthlessness" or "emptiness" can be related to Greek words such as "κενός" (kenos - empty, vain) or "μάταιος" (mataios - futile, worthless). Usage: The Hebrew word "taphel" is used to describe something that is insipid, lacking in taste or value, or untempered. It conveys the idea of something that is unsubstantial or without worth. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to false or foolish things, particularly in relation to speech or teachings that are devoid of truth or substance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, words and teachings were highly valued for their wisdom and truth. The use of "taphel" would have been a strong critique, indicating that something was not only lacking in value but also potentially misleading or deceptive. The concept of worthlessness was significant in a society that valued wisdom, truth, and the fear of the Lord as foundational principles. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. תָּפֵל adjective tasteless, unseasoned; — absolute ׳ת, as substantive Job 6:6; figurative of unsatisfying prophecies Lamentations 2:14 ( + שָׁוְא). II. תָּפֵל noun [masculine] whitewash; — applied to wall, in Ezekiel's vision Ezekiel 13:10,11,14,15; figurative of false prophet Ezekiel 22:28. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foolish things, unsavory, untempered From an unused root meaning to smear; plaster (as gummy) or slime; (figuratively) frivolity -- foolish things, unsavoury, untempered. Forms and Transliterations וְתָפֵ֔ל ותפל תָּ֭פֵל תָּפֵ֑ל תָּפֵ֔ל תָּפֵ֛ל תָּפֵֽל׃ תָפֵ֖ל תפל תפל׃ tā·p̄êl ṯā·p̄êl Tafel tāp̄êl ṯāp̄êl vetaFel wə·ṯā·p̄êl wəṯāp̄êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 6:6 HEB: הֲיֵאָכֵ֣ל תָּ֭פֵל מִבְּלִי־ מֶ֑לַח NAS: Can something tasteless be eaten KJV: Can that which is unsavoury be eaten INT: be eaten something without salt Lamentations 2:14 Ezekiel 13:10 Ezekiel 13:11 Ezekiel 13:14 Ezekiel 13:15 Ezekiel 22:28 7 Occurrences |
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