Word Study

The meaning of תִּמְנָע

Understanding Timnâʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H8555
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

תִּמְנָע

Phonetictim-naw'
TransliterationTimnâʻ
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Timna, Timnah. - § Timna or Timnah = "restrained" - Timna, the name of two Edomites n pr m 1) a chief or duke of Esau and of Edom n pr f 2) the concubine of Eliphaz, the son of Esau 3) daughter of Seir the Horite and sister of Lotan

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 36:22

And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.

1 Chronicles 1:39

And the sons of Lotan; Hori, and Homam: and Timna was Lotan’s sister.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis3
1 Chronicles3

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'תִּמְנָע' deepen your understanding of Genesis 36:22?