Word Study
The meaning of “תַּנִּין”
Understanding tannîyn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H8577
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
תַּנִּין
Phonetictan-neen'
Transliterationtannîyn
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or תַּנִּים tannîym (tan-neem'); (Ezekiel 29:3), intensive from the same as תַּן dragon, sea-monster, serpent, whale. - a marine or land monster, i.e. sea-serpent or jackal 1) dragon, serpent, sea monster 1a) dragon or dinosaur 1b) sea or river monster 1c) serpent, venomous snake
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
28 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
28x
Most Frequent Book
Isaiah
Book Distribution
Genesis1
Exodus3
Deuteronomy1
Nehemiah1
Job2
Psalms4
Isaiah6
Jeremiah6
Lamentations1
Ezekiel2
Micah1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'תַּנִּין' deepen your understanding of Genesis 1:21?