Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of תָּאוֹם

Understanding tâʼôwm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

or תָּאֹם tâʼôm (taw-ome'); from תָּאַם twins. - a twin (in plural only), literally or figuratively 1) twin

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תָּאוֹם

Phonetictaw-ome'
Transliterationtâʼôwm
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or תָּאֹם tâʼôm (taw-ome'); from תָּאַם twins. - a twin (in plural only), literally or figuratively 1) twin

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 25:24

And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

Word: תָּאוֹם (tâʼôwm)
Genesis 38:27

And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.

Word: תָּאוֹם (tâʼôwm)
Song of Solomon 4:5

Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies.

Word: תָּאוֹם (tâʼôwm)
Song of Solomon 7:3

Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins.

Word: תָּאוֹם (tâʼôwm)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution

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