Strong's Lexicon talpiyyoth: Towers Original Word: תַּלְפִיָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root word תֶּל (tel), meaning "hill" or "mound," and פִּיּוֹת (piyyoth), meaning "mouths" or "openings." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "talpiyyoth," the concept of towers can be related to Greek words such as πύργος (pyrgos), meaning "tower," which appears in the New Testament (e.g., Luke 14:28). Usage: The term "talpiyyoth" is used in the Bible to describe structures that are elevated or prominent, often translated as "towers." It conveys the idea of something that stands out or is conspicuous, typically in a positive sense, symbolizing strength, protection, or beauty. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, towers were significant both militarily and symbolically. They were used as watchtowers for defense and as symbols of strength and security. Towers were often part of city walls or standalone structures in vineyards and fields, providing a vantage point to watch for approaching enemies or to oversee agricultural activities. In a spiritual sense, towers can symbolize the strength and protection provided by God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition perhaps weapons NASB Translation rows of stones (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּלְפִיּוֺת noun feminine plural Ges (in Thes) exitialia, fatal things (√ תלף = Arabic  perish); — poet for weapons; many other conjectures in Commentaries: ׳כְּ מִגְדַּל דָּוִיד צַוָּאדֵךְ בָּנוּי לְת Songs 4:4 a, doubtful; CheExpos. Times, ix. 423: JQ, July 1899, 562 שְׁלָטִים shields, compare vb. תְּלַשָּׁר see תְּלַאשָּׁר. תַּלְתַּלִּים see I. תלל. תֹּם, תָּם, תֻּמָּה see תמם. תֵּמָא see תּימָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance armory Feminine from an unused root meaning to tower; something tall, i.e. (plural collective) slenderness -- armoury. Forms and Transliterations לְתַלְפִּיּ֑וֹת לתלפיות lə·ṯal·pî·yō·wṯ letalpiYot ləṯalpîyōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 4:4 HEB: צַוָּארֵ֔ךְ בָּנ֖וּי לְתַלְפִּיּ֑וֹת אֶ֤לֶף הַמָּגֵן֙ NAS: Built with rows of stones On which are hung KJV: builded for an armoury, whereon there hang INT: your neck Built rows A thousand shields 1 Occurrence |
|
