The meaning of “תַּחָרָה”
Understanding tachârâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a facitious root from חָרָה through the idea of the heat of jealousy close, contend. - to vie with a rival 1) to burn, b...
תַּחָרָה
a facitious root from חָרָה through the idea of the heat of jealousy close, contend. - to vie with a rival 1) to burn, be kindled (of anger) 1a) (Tiphel) to heat oneself in vexation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 12:5 | “If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?” Word: תַּחָרָה (tachârâh) | |
| Jeremiah 22:15 | “Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?” Word: תַּחָרָה (tachârâh) |