The meaning of “תַּעַר”
Understanding taʻar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(pen-) knife, razor, scabbard, shave, sheath. - a knife or razor (as making bare) - also a scabbard (as being bare, i.e....
תַּעַר
(pen-) knife, razor, scabbard, shave, sheath. - a knife or razor (as making bare) - also a scabbard (as being bare, i.e. empty) 1) razor, sheath (making naked) 1a) razor 1b) sheath (of sword)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 8:7 | “And thus shalt thou do unto them, to cleanse them: Sprinkle water of purifying upon them, and let them shave all their flesh, and let them wash their clothes, and so make themselves clean.” Word: תַּעַר (taʻar) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:51 | “Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.” Word: תַּעַר (taʻar) | |
| 2 Samuel 20:8 | “When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab’s garment that he had put on was girded unto him, and upon it a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out.” Word: תַּעַר (taʻar) | |
| Psalms 52:2 | “Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.” Word: תַּעַר (taʻar) | |
| Isaiah 7:20 | “In the same day shall the Lord shave with a razor that is hired, namely, by them beyond the river, by the king of Assyria, the head, and the hair of the feet: and it shall also consume the beard.” Word: תַּעַר (taʻar) |