The meaning of “תַּחְתִּי”
Understanding tachtîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
low (parts, -er, -er parts, -est), nether (part). - lowermost - as noun (feminine plural) the depths (figuratively, a pi...
תַּחְתִּי
low (parts, -er, -er parts, -est), nether (part). - lowermost - as noun (feminine plural) the depths (figuratively, a pit, the womb) 1) low, lower, lowest 1a) lowest (as adj) 1b) the lower parts (subst)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 6:16 | “A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it.” Word: תַּחְתִּי (tachtîy) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:22 | “For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.” Word: תַּחְתִּי (tachtîy) | |
| Judges 1:15 | “And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.” Word: תַּחְתִּי (tachtîy) | |
| Job 41:24 | “His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone.” Word: תַּחְתִּי (tachtîy) | |
| Isaiah 44:23 | “Sing, O ye heavens; for the Lord hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.” Word: תַּחְתִּי (tachtîy) |
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