Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “תַּחְמָס”
Understanding tachmâç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
night hawk. - a species of unclean bird (from its violence), perhaps an owl 1) a ceremonially unclean bird 1a) a name of...
H8464
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
תַּחְמָס
Phonetictakh-mawce'
Transliterationtachmâç
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
night hawk. - a species of unclean bird (from its violence), perhaps an owl 1) a ceremonially unclean bird 1a) a name of the male ostrich 1b) (CLBL) probably the great owl 1c) perhaps an extinct bird, exact meaning unknown
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 11:16 | “And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,” Word: תַּחְמָס (tachmâç) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:15 | “And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,” Word: תַּחְמָס (tachmâç) |