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The meaning of תַּרְדֵּמָה

Understanding tardêmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

deep sleep. - a lethargy or (by implication) trance 1) deep sleep, trance

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תַּרְדֵּמָה

Phonetictar-day-maw'
Transliterationtardêmâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deep sleep. - a lethargy or (by implication) trance 1) deep sleep, trance

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

7 total references
ReferenceText
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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Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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