The meaning of “תָּמִיד”
Understanding tâmîyd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. - properly, continuance (as indefinite extens...
תָּמִיד
alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. - properly, continuance (as indefinite extension) - but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly) - ellipt. the regular (daily) sacrifice 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 28:38 | “And it shall be upon Aaron’s forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the Lord.” Word: תָּמִיד (tâmîyd) | |
| 2 Samuel 9:10 | “Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master’s son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master’s son shall eat bread alway at my table. Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.” Word: תָּמִיד (tâmîyd) | |
| 2 Chronicles 9:7 | “Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.” Word: תָּמִיד (tâmîyd) | |
| Proverbs 15:15 | “All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.” Word: תָּמִיד (tâmîyd) | |
| Daniel 8:13 | “Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?” Word: תָּמִיד (tâmîyd) |
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