The meaning of “טָבַל”
Understanding ṭâbal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dip, plunge. - to dip, to immerse 1) to dip, dip into, plunge 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to dip in or into 1a2) to dip oneself 1b) (...
טָבַל
dip, plunge. - to dip, to immerse 1) to dip, dip into, plunge 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to dip in or into 1a2) to dip oneself 1b) (Niphal) to be dipped
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:31 | “And they took Joseph’s coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;” Word: טָבַל (ṭâbal) | |
| Leviticus 14:6 | “As for the living bird, he shall take it, and the cedar wood, and the scarlet, and the hyssop, and shall dip them and the living bird in the blood of the bird that was killed over the running water:” Word: טָבַל (ṭâbal) | |
| Deuteronomy 33:24 | “And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil.” Word: טָבַל (ṭâbal) | |
| Ruth 2:14 | “And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left.” Word: טָבַל (ṭâbal) | |
| 2 Kings 8:15 | “And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took a thick cloth, and dipped it in water, and spread it on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead.” Word: טָבַל (ṭâbal) |
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