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
ReferenceText
Joshua 15:24

Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,

Ezra 10:24

Of the singers also; Eliashib: and of the porters; Shallum, and Telem, and Uri.

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?