The meaning of “טוּב”
Understanding ṭûwb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fair, gladness, good(-ness, thing, -s), joy, go well with. - good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness ...
טוּב
fair, gladness, good(-ness, thing, -s), joy, go well with. - good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare 1) goods, good things, goodness 1a) good things 1b) goods, property 1c) fairness, beauty, joy, prosperity, goodness (abstract) 1d) goodness (of taste, discernment) 1e) goodness (of God) (abstract)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 45:20 | “Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.” Word: טוּב (ṭûwb) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:47 | “Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;” Word: טוּב (ṭûwb) | |
| Ezra 9:12 | “Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.” Word: טוּב (ṭûwb) | |
| Job 21:16 | “Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.” Word: טוּב (ṭûwb) | |
| Proverbs 11:10 | “When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.” Word: טוּב (ṭûwb) |
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