Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “טָמָה”
Understanding ṭâmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a collateral form of טָמֵא be defiled, be reputed vile. - to be impure in a religious sense 1) (Niphal) to be stopped up...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
טָמָה
Phonetictaw-maw'
Transliterationṭâmâh
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a collateral form of טָמֵא be defiled, be reputed vile. - to be impure in a religious sense 1) (Niphal) to be stopped up 1a) to be regarded as unclean (metaplastic)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 11:43 | “Ye shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creepeth, neither shall ye make yourselves unclean with them, that ye should be defiled thereby.” Word: טָמָה (ṭâmâh) | |
| Job 18:3 | “Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?” Word: טָמָה (ṭâmâh) |