Word Study
The meaning of “תּוֹלָע”
Understanding Tôwlâʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H8439
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
תּוֹלָע
Phoneticto-law'
TransliterationTôwlâʻ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as תּוֹלָע; worm Tola. - § Tola = "worm" - Tola, the name of two Israelites 1) the 1st born of Issachar and progenitor of the family of Tolaites 2) a man of Issachar, son of Puah and judge of Israel after Abimelech
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
5 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
5x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
Genesis1
Numbers1
Judges1
1 Chronicles2
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'תּוֹלָע' deepen your understanding of Genesis 46:13?