The meaning of “טַבַּעַת”
Understanding ṭabbaʻath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ring. - properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e. signet (for sealing) - hence (generally) a ring of any kind 1) rin...
טַבַּעַת
ring. - properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e. signet (for sealing) - hence (generally) a ring of any kind 1) ring, signet, signet ring 1a) signet ring (as symbol of authority) 1b) ring (as ornament)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:42 | “And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;” Word: טַבַּעַת (ṭabbaʻath) | |
| Exodus 35:22 | “And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the Lord.” Word: טַבַּעַת (ṭabbaʻath) | |
| Numbers 31:50 | “We have therefore brought an oblation for the Lord, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the Lord.” Word: טַבַּעַת (ṭabbaʻath) | |
| Esther 8:2 | “And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman.” Word: טַבַּעַת (ṭabbaʻath) | |
| Isaiah 3:21 | “The rings, and nose jewels,” Word: טַבַּעַת (ṭabbaʻath) |