Strong's Lexicon tub: Goodness, welfare, prosperity, happiness Original Word: תּוּב Word Origin: Derived from the root verb טוב (tov), meaning "to be good" or "to be pleasing." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 18 (ἀγαθός, agathos): Often translated as "good" in the New Testament, reflecting moral goodness or beneficial qualities. - Strong's Greek 5544 (χρηστότης, chrēstotēs): Translated as "kindness" or "goodness," referring to moral integrity and benevolence. Usage: The Hebrew word "tub" primarily conveys the idea of goodness, welfare, or prosperity. It is often used to describe the quality of being good or beneficial, whether in a moral, physical, or material sense. In the Old Testament, "tub" can refer to the goodness of God, the prosperity of the land, or the well-being of individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of "goodness" was deeply intertwined with the covenant relationship between God and His people. The goodness of God was seen as the source of all blessings, including material prosperity, health, and peace. The Israelites understood that living in accordance with God's commandments would lead to experiencing His "tub" or goodness. This concept was not only spiritual but also practical, as it encompassed the well-being of the community and the land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shub Definition to return NASB Translation answered* (1), give (1), replied (1), restored (1), returned (4). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desire, mark (Aramaic) corresponding to shuwb, to come back; specifically (transitive and ellip.) To reply -- answer, restore, return (an answer). see HEBREW shuwb Forms and Transliterations הֲתִיב֙ הֲתִיב֣וּנָא התיב התיבונא יְת֔וּב יְת֣וּב יְתִיב֥וּן יַהֲתִיב֗וּן יהתיבון יתוב יתיבון לַהֲתָבוּתָֽךְ׃ להתבותך׃ hă·ṯî·ḇū·nā hă·ṯîḇ hăṯîḇ hăṯîḇūnā haTiv hatiVuna la·hă·ṯā·ḇū·ṯāḵ lahăṯāḇūṯāḵ lahatavuTach ya·hă·ṯî·ḇūn yahăṯîḇūn yahatiVun yə·ṯî·ḇūn yə·ṯūḇ yəṯîḇūn yetiVun yəṯūḇ yeTuvLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:5 HEB: יְהָ֑ךְ וֶאֱדַ֛יִן יְתִיב֥וּן נִשְׁתְּוָנָ֖א עַל־ NAS: a written reply be returned concerning KJV: and then they returned answer by letter INT: came and then be returned A written concerning Ezra 5:11 Ezra 6:5 Daniel 2:14 Daniel 3:16 Daniel 4:34 Daniel 4:36 Daniel 4:36 8 Occurrences |