The meaning of “תֶּרַח”
Understanding Terach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation Tarah, Terah. - § Tarah = "delay" - Terach, the father of Abraham - also a place in the Desert n...
תֶּרַח
of uncertain derivation Tarah, Terah. - § Tarah = "delay" - Terach, the father of Abraham - also a place in the Desert n pr m 1) the father of Abraham n pr loc 2) a station of Israel in the wilderness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 11:27 | “Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot.” Word: תֶּרַח (Terach) | |
| Numbers 33:28 | “And they removed from Tarah, and pitched in Mithcah.” Word: תֶּרַח (Terach) | |
| Joshua 24:2 | “And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.” Word: תֶּרַח (Terach) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:26 | “Serug, Nahor, Terah,” Word: תֶּרַח (Terach) |
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