◄ 8637. tirgal ►
Strong's Lexicon
tirgal: To train, to accustom, to teach

Original Word: תִּרְגַּל
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tirgal
Pronunciation: teer-GAHL
Phonetic Spelling: (teer-gal')
Definition: To train, to accustom, to teach
Meaning: to cause to walk

Word Origin: Derived from the root רגל (ragal), which generally means "to walk" or "to spy."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of training or instruction is παιδεύω (paideuō), which means to instruct, train, or discipline.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "tirgal" conveys the idea of training or accustoming someone to a particular behavior or practice. It implies a process of teaching or habituating, often with the connotation of preparing someone for a specific role or task. This term is used in contexts where a person or group is being prepared or conditioned for a particular purpose.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, training and instruction were integral to community life, especially in the context of religious and moral education. The process of training was not only about imparting knowledge but also about shaping character and behavior according to the covenantal laws given by God. This concept is deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition of passing down teachings from one generation to the next, ensuring that the community remains faithful to God's commandments.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see ragal.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
teach to go

A denominative from ragal; to cause to walk -- teach to go.

see HEBREW ragal

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