Berean Strong's Lexicon tavah: To spin, to weave Original Word: טָוָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "tavah," related concepts of weaving and spinning can be found in Greek words like "ὑφαίνω" (hyphaino - to weave) and "κλώθω" (klotho - to spin). Usage: The Hebrew verb "tavah" primarily means to spin or weave, referring to the process of creating thread or fabric from raw materials. This term is used in the context of crafting and textile production, an essential skill in ancient societies for making clothing and other fabric goods. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, spinning and weaving were vital domestic activities, often performed by women. The ability to produce textiles was crucial for everyday life, providing clothing, blankets, and other necessary items. The process of spinning and weaving was labor-intensive and required skill and patience. In the broader Ancient Near Eastern context, textiles were also significant trade goods and could symbolize wealth and status. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from tav Definition to make or set a mark NASB Translation put (1), scribbled (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תָּוָה] verb denominative makeor set a mark; — Pi`el Imperfect3masculine singular ויתו Kt, וַוְתָיו Qr 1 Samuel 21:14 (Ges§ 75bb) and he made marks on (עַל) the doors: but < ᵐ5 ᵑ9 Th We Dr Gesl.c. and most וַ֫יָּתָף he drummed (see תפף). Hiph`il וְהִתְוִ֫יתָ תָו עַלֿ Ezekiel 9:4 set a mark (accusative of congnate meaning with verb) upon. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance confession, sacrifice of praise, thanksgiving, offering A primitive root; to mark out, i.e. (primitive) scratch or (definite) imprint -- scrabble, set (a mark). Forms and Transliterations וְהִתְוִ֨יתָ וַיְתָיו֙ והתוית ויתיו vayTav vehitVita way·ṯāw wayṯāw wə·hiṯ·wî·ṯā wəhiṯwîṯāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 21:14 HEB: [וַיְתַו כ] (וַיְתָיו֙ ק) עַל־ INT: boast able confession and door Ezekiel 9:4 2 Occurrences |
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