The meaning of “תַּפּוּחַ”
Understanding Tappûwach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as תַּפּוּחַ Tappuah. - § Tappuah = "the apple city" - Tappuach, the name of two places in Palestine, also of a...
תַּפּוּחַ
the same as תַּפּוּחַ Tappuah. - § Tappuah = "the apple city" - Tappuach, the name of two places in Palestine, also of an Israelite n pr m 1) a Judaite of the family of Caleb, son of Hebron n pr loc 2) a town in the lowland of Judah 3) a town on the border in Ephraim 4) a territory within the boundaries of Manasseh
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 12:17 | “The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;” Word: תַּפּוּחַ (Tappûwach) | |
| Joshua 15:34 | “And Zanoah, and En–gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,” Word: תַּפּוּחַ (Tappûwach) | |
| Joshua 16:8 | “The border went out from Tappuah westward unto the river Kanah; and the goings out thereof were at the sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.” Word: תַּפּוּחַ (Tappûwach) | |
| Joshua 17:8 | “Now Manasseh had the land of Tappuah: but Tappuah on the border of Manasseh belonged to the children of Ephraim;” Word: תַּפּוּחַ (Tappûwach) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:43 | “And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.” Word: תַּפּוּחַ (Tappûwach) |