The meaning of “תּוֹדָה”
Understanding tôwdâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
confession, (sacrifice of) praise, thanks(-giving, offering). - properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication...
תּוֹדָה
confession, (sacrifice of) praise, thanks(-giving, offering). - properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration - specifically, a choir of worshippers 1) confession, praise, thanksgiving 1a) give praise to God 1b) thanksgiving in songs of liturgical worship, hymn of praise 1c) thanksgiving choir or procession or line or company 1d) thank-offering, sacrifice of thanksgiving 1e) confession
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 7:15 | “And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; he shall not leave any of it until the morning.” Word: תּוֹדָה (tôwdâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 33:16 | “And he repaired the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed thereon peace offerings and thank offerings, and commanded Judah to serve the Lord God of Israel.” Word: תּוֹדָה (tôwdâh) | |
| Nehemiah 12:38 | “And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even unto the broad wall;” Word: תּוֹדָה (tôwdâh) | |
| Isaiah 51:3 | “For the Lord shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.” Word: תּוֹדָה (tôwdâh) | |
| Amos 4:5 | “And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and proclaim and publish the free offerings: for this liketh you, O ye children of Israel, saith the Lord God.” Word: תּוֹדָה (tôwdâh) |
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