The meaning of “תַּפּוּחַ”
Understanding tappûwach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apple (tree). See also בֵּית תַּפּוּחַ. - an apple (from its fragrance), i.e. the fruit or the tree (probably includ. ot...
תַּפּוּחַ
apple (tree). See also בֵּית תַּפּוּחַ. - an apple (from its fragrance), i.e. the fruit or the tree (probably includ. others of the pome order, as the quince, the orange, etc.) 1) apple, apple tree 1a) apple tree 1b) apples
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 25:11 | “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Word: תַּפּוּחַ (tappûwach) | |
| Song of Solomon 7:8 | “I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose like apples;” Word: תַּפּוּחַ (tappûwach) | |
| Joel 1:12 | “The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men.” Word: תַּפּוּחַ (tappûwach) |