The meaning of “תָּלָא”
Understanding tâlâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be bent, hang (in doubt). - to suspend - figuratively (through hesitation) to be uncertain - by implication (of mental d...
תָּלָא
be bent, hang (in doubt). - to suspend - figuratively (through hesitation) to be uncertain - by implication (of mental dependence) to habituate 1) (Qal) to hang, hang to, cling to
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 28:66 | “And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life:” Word: תָּלָא (tâlâʼ) | |
| 2 Samuel 21:12 | “And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jabesh–gilead, which had stolen them from the street of Beth–shan, where the Philistines had hanged them, when the Philistines had slain Saul in Gilboa:” Word: תָּלָא (tâlâʼ) | |
| Hosea 11:7 | “And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.” Word: תָּלָא (tâlâʼ) |
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