The meaning of “תָּאַם”
Understanding tâʼam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
coupled (together), bear twins. - to be (causatively, make) twinned, i.e. (figuratively) duplicate or (architectural) jo...
תָּאַם
coupled (together), bear twins. - to be (causatively, make) twinned, i.e. (figuratively) duplicate or (architectural) jointed 1) to be double, be joined 1a) (Qal) to be double 1b) (Hiphil) to bear twins
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 26:24 | “And they shall be coupled together beneath, and they shall be coupled together above the head of it unto one ring: thus shall it be for them both; they shall be for the two corners.” Word: תָּאַם (tâʼam) | |
| Exodus 36:29 | “And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at the head thereof, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both the corners.” Word: תָּאַם (tâʼam) | |
| Song of Solomon 4:2 | “Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which came up from the washing; whereof every one bear twins, and none is barren among them.” Word: תָּאַם (tâʼam) | |
| Song of Solomon 6:6 | “Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and there is not one barren among them.” Word: תָּאַם (tâʼam) |
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