The meaning of “תֶּבֶן”
Understanding teben reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from בָּנָה chaff, straw, stubble. - properly, material, i.e. (specifically) refuse haum or stalks of grain (as...
תֶּבֶן
probably from בָּנָה chaff, straw, stubble. - properly, material, i.e. (specifically) refuse haum or stalks of grain (as chopped in threshing and used for fodder) 1) straw, stubble 1a) as building material 1b) as fodder for livestock
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:32 | “And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men’s feet that were with him.” Word: תֶּבֶן (teben) | |
| Exodus 5:12 | “So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.” Word: תֶּבֶן (teben) | |
| Judges 19:19 | “Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man which is with thy servants: there is no want of any thing.” Word: תֶּבֶן (teben) | |
| 1 Kings 4:28 | “Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.” Word: תֶּבֶן (teben) | |
| Job 41:27 | “He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.” Word: תֶּבֶן (teben) |