Lexicon tardemah: Deep sleep, trance Original Word: תַּרְדֵּמָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deep sleep From radam; a lethargy or (by implication) trance -- deep sleep. see HEBREW radam NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom radam Definition deep sleep NASB Translation deep sleep (5), sound sleep (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּרְדֵּמָה noun feminine deep sleep; — absolute ׳ת Genesis 2:21 +; construct תַּרְדֵּמַת 1 Samuel 26:12; — deep sleep, usually with נָפַל + עַל person, and usually by supernatural agency: עַל ׳ת ׳א ׳וַיַמֵּל י Genesis 2:21 (J; ᵐ5 ἔκστασις), נָָֽפְלָח עַל ׳ת Genesis 15:12 (J; ᵐ5 id.), Job 4:13 = Job 33:15 (ᵐ5 [δεινὸς], φόβος), so ׳תַּרְדֵּמַת י 1 Samuel 26:12 (ᵐ5 θάμβος, result of slothfulness (על and person omitted) Proverbs 19:15; figurative for insensibility of spirit, ׳רוּחַ ת ׳נָסַךְ עֲלֵיכֶם י Isaiah 29:10. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רָדַם (radam), which means to be in a heavy sleep or to be in a deep slumber.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2285 (θαμβός, thambos): This Greek term refers to amazement or astonishment, often used in the New Testament to describe a state of awe or wonder, which can be related to a trance-like experience. Usage: The word תַּרְדֵּמָה appears in several contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often indicating a deep, God-induced sleep or a trance-like state. It is used to describe the condition of individuals who are in a profound state of rest or unconsciousness, typically for a divine purpose. Context: תַּרְדֵּמָה is a noun that appears in various passages of the Old Testament, illustrating moments when God places individuals into a deep sleep or trance. This term is used in Genesis 2:21, where God causes a deep sleep to fall upon Adam before creating Eve from his rib: "So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he slept, He took one of the man’s ribs and closed up the area with flesh." Another notable occurrence is in Genesis 15:12, where Abram falls into a deep sleep as God makes a covenant with him: "As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him." In 1 Samuel 26:12, a deep sleep from the LORD falls upon Saul and his men, allowing David to take Saul's spear and water jug without being noticed: "So David took the spear and water jug by Saul’s head, and they departed. No one saw them or knew about it, nor did anyone wake up. They all remained asleep because a deep sleep from the LORD had fallen on them." Forms and Transliterations וְתַרְדֵּמָ֖ה ותרדמה תַּ֝רְדֵּמָ֗ה תַּ֭רְדֵּמָה תַּרְדֵּמַ֣ת תַּרְדֵּמָ֑ה תַּרְדֵּמָ֔ה תַּרְדֵּמָ֛ה תרדמה תרדמת tar·dê·māh tar·dê·maṯ tardeMah tardêmāh tardeMat tardêmaṯ vetardeMah wə·ṯar·dê·māh wəṯardêmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 2:21 HEB: יְהוָ֨ה אֱלֹהִ֧ים ׀ תַּרְדֵּמָ֛ה עַל־ הָאָדָ֖ם NAS: God caused a deep sleep to fall KJV: caused a deep sleep to fall INT: the LORD God A deep upon the man Genesis 15:12 1 Samuel 26:12 Job 4:13 Job 33:15 Proverbs 19:15 Isaiah 29:10 7 Occurrences |
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