The meaning of “תָּא”
Understanding tâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
and (feminine) תָּאָה tâʼâh (tawaw'); (Ezekiel 40:12), from (the base of) תָּאָה (little) chamber. - a room (as circumsc...
תָּא
and (feminine) תָּאָה tâʼâh (tawaw'); (Ezekiel 40:12), from (the base of) תָּאָה (little) chamber. - a room (as circumscribed) 1) chamber, guardroom
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 14:28 | “And it was so, when the king went into the house of the Lord, that the guard bare them, and brought them back into the guard chamber.” Word: תָּא (tâʼ) | |
| 2 Chronicles 12:11 | “And when the king entered into the house of the Lord, the guard came and fetched them, and brought them again into the guard chamber.” Word: תָּא (tâʼ) | |
| Ezekiel 40:16 | “And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each post were palm trees.” Word: תָּא (tâʼ) |