Word Study
The meaning of “טֶלֶם”
Understanding Ṭelem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H2928
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
טֶלֶם
Phoneticteh'-lem
TransliterationṬelem
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Telem. - § Telem = "oppression" - Telem, the name of a place in Idumaea, also of a temple doorkeeper n pr m 1) a gatekeeper among the returning exiles in the time of Ezra n pr loc 2) one of the cities in the extreme south of Judah in the Negeb
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Joshua
Book Distribution
Joshua1
Ezra1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'טֶלֶם' deepen your understanding of Joshua 15:24?