Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “תִּפְלָה”
Understanding tiphlâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
folly, foolishly. - frivolity 1) that which is empty, folly, silly, foolish 2) (BDB) unsavouriness, unseemliness (moral)
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
תִּפְלָה
Phonetictif-law'
Transliterationtiphlâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
folly, foolishly. - frivolity 1) that which is empty, folly, silly, foolish 2) (BDB) unsavouriness, unseemliness (moral)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 1:22 | “In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. ” Word: תִּפְלָה (tiphlâh) | |
| Job 24:12 | “Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out: yet God layeth not folly to them.” Word: תִּפְלָה (tiphlâh) | |
| Jeremiah 23:13 | “And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied in Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.” Word: תִּפְלָה (tiphlâh) |