Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “תּוֹחֶלֶת”
Understanding tôwcheleth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hope. - expectation 1) hope
H8431
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
תּוֹחֶלֶת
Phoneticto-kheh'-leth
Transliterationtôwcheleth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hope. - expectation 1) hope
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 41:9 | “Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?” Word: תּוֹחֶלֶת (tôwcheleth) | |
| Psalms 39:7 | “And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.” Word: תּוֹחֶלֶת (tôwcheleth) | |
| Proverbs 11:7 | “When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.” Word: תּוֹחֶלֶת (tôwcheleth) | |
| Lamentations 3:18 | “And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the Lord:” Word: תּוֹחֶלֶת (tôwcheleth) |
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