The meaning of “תַּרְדֵּמָה”
Understanding tardêmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
deep sleep. - a lethargy or (by implication) trance 1) deep sleep, trance
תַּרְדֵּמָה
deep sleep. - a lethargy or (by implication) trance 1) deep sleep, trance
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 15:12 | “And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.” Word: תַּרְדֵּמָה (tardêmâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 26:12 | “So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul’s bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the Lord was fallen upon them.” Word: תַּרְדֵּמָה (tardêmâh) | |
| Job 33:15 | “In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;” Word: תַּרְדֵּמָה (tardêmâh) | |
| Proverbs 19:15 | “Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.” Word: תַּרְדֵּמָה (tardêmâh) | |
| Isaiah 29:10 | “For the Lord hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered.” Word: תַּרְדֵּמָה (tardêmâh) |
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