Definition and Significance:
Taw is the twenty-second and final letter of the Hebrew alphabet. In the context of the Hebrew language, it holds a numerical value of 400. The letter Taw is significant in biblical literature, particularly in the structure of acrostic poems found in the Old Testament. It is often associated with themes of completion and fulfillment, given its position as the last letter of the alphabet.

Biblical References:
Taw appears prominently in the acrostic structure of Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible. Psalm 119 is an alphabetic acrostic, with each section corresponding to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The section for Taw includes verses 169-176. In these verses, the psalmist expresses a deep longing for understanding and deliverance, emphasizing a commitment to God's commandments and statutes.

Psalm 119:169-176 :
169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.
170 May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise.
171 My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.
172 My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.
173 May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.
174 I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.
175 Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.

Symbolism and Interpretation:
In Jewish tradition, the letter Taw is sometimes seen as a symbol of truth and perfection. The Hebrew word for truth, "emet," begins with Aleph and ends with Taw, suggesting a completeness from beginning to end. In Christian interpretation, Taw can symbolize the fulfillment of God's promises and the ultimate completion of His divine plan.

Theological Implications:
The use of Taw in Psalm 119 highlights the psalmist's reliance on God's word and commandments as a source of wisdom and guidance. The plea for understanding and deliverance reflects a deep trust in God's faithfulness and the transformative power of His word. This section of the psalm underscores the importance of perseverance in faith and obedience, even amidst trials and challenges.

Applications for Believers:
For believers, the letter Taw serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's wisdom and guidance through His word. It encourages a life of devotion and obedience, trusting in the Lord's promises and His ultimate plan for salvation. The themes of completion and fulfillment associated with Taw can inspire believers to remain steadfast in their faith, looking forward to the fulfillment of God's promises in their lives and in the world.1. (n.) Tow.

2. (v. t.) To push; to tug; to tow.

3. (v. t.) To prepare or dress, as hemp, by beating; to tew; hence, to beat; to scourge.

4. (v. t.) To dress and prepare, as the skins of sheep, lambs, goats, and kids, for gloves, and the like, by imbuing them with alum, salt, and other agents, for softening and bleaching them.

5. (n.) A large marble to be played with; also, a game at marbles.

6. (n.) A line or mark from which the players begin a game of marbles.

TAW

tau ("t", "th"): The 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia with the daghesh as "t", and as "th" without. It came also to be used for the number 400. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.

See also FOREHEAD; MARK.

6413. peletah -- an escape
... 6412b, 6413. peletah. 6414 . an escape. Transliteration: peletah Phonetic
Spelling: (pel-ay-taw') Short Definition: escape. Word ...
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8372. ta -- a chamber
... 8371, 8372. ta. 8373 . a chamber. Transliteration: ta Phonetic Spelling:
(taw) Short Definition: guardrooms. Word Origin of uncertain ...
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4307. mattara -- a guard, ward, prison, target, mark
... a guard, ward, prison, target, mark. Transliteration: mattara or mattarah Phonetic
Spelling: (mat-taw-raw') Short Definition: guardhouse. ...
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981. bata -- to speak rashly or thoughtlessly
... 980, 981. bata or batah. 982 . to speak rashly or thoughtlessly. Transliteration:
bata or batah Phonetic Spelling: (baw-taw') Short Definition: thoughtlessly ...
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3194. Yuttah -- a city in Judah
Yuttah or Yutah. 3193, 3194. Yuttah or Yutah. 3195 . a city in Judah.
Transliteration: Yuttah or Yutah Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-taw') Short Definition: ...
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6252. Ashtarowth -- a place East of the Jordan
... Ashtarowth. 6252a . a place East of the Jordan. Transliteration: Ashtarowth Phonetic
Spelling: (ash-taw-roth') Short Definition: Ashtaroth. Asharoth, Astaroth ...
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2688. Chatsatson Tamar -- a place on the W. side of the Dead Sea
... a place on the W. side of the Dead Sea. Transliteration: Chatsatson Tamar or Chatsatson
Tamar Phonetic Spelling: (khats-ets-one' taw-mawr') Short Definition ...
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847. Eshta'ol -- to found, establish
Eshta'ol. 846, 847. Eshta'ol. 847a . to found, establish. Transliteration:
Eshta'ol Phonetic Spelling: (esh-taw-ole') Short Definition: Eshtaol. Eshtaol ...
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5454. Sabta -- a son of Cush, also the territory settled by his ...
... a son of Cush, also the territory settled by his desc. Transliteration: Sabta
or Sabtah Phonetic Spelling: (sab-taw') Short Definition: Sabta. ...
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2889. tahor -- clean, pure
... 2888, 2889. tahor. 2890 . clean, pure. Transliteration: tahor Phonetic
Spelling: (taw-hore') Short Definition: clean. Word Origin ...
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The Lord's Prayer in Alkomaylum.
... it-tawlokh ta ow la`tz mes-tay okh; ay-e kwawm-kwum-tchuh tila sawlth skwi-la-wal
kwus owa-tchit at ow kwulam ta kul; ay-e-kwus kee-awt'la-mit-taw-lokh kwus owa ...
/.../various/indian methodist hymn-book/the lords prayer in alkomaylum.htm

Verse the Seventeenth
... Wherefore, it may be said concerning a man under the law, that he commits sin, not
as he is under the taw, nor as he consents to the law that it is good, but ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 2/verse the seventeenth.htm

In Troubles --
... A deputation, of weight, from Lincoln next waited upon the archbishop to expostulate
with him for playing chuck taw with the immunity of the church, and ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter vi in troubles.htm

Taw (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TAW. ... For name, etc., see ALPHABET. See also
FOREHEAD; MARK. Multi-Version Concordance Taw (1 Occurrence). ...
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Omega (3 Occurrences)
... God blesses Israel from 'aleph to taw (Leviticus 26:3-13), but curses
from waw to mem (Leviticus 26:14-43). So Abraham observed ...
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Alpha (3 Occurrences)
... God blesses Israel from 'aleph to taw (Leviticus 26:3-13), but curses
from waw to mem (Leviticus 26:14-43). So Abraham observed ...
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Scrabble
... and scrabbled on the doors of the gate." "To scrabble" (modern English "scrawl")
is here to make unmeaning marks; tawah means "to make a mark" from taw, "a mark ...
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Mark (182 Occurrences)
... (3) taw, "mark ...Taw also appears (Job 31:35) for the attesting mark made to a document
(the Revised Version (British and American) "signature," margin "mark"). ...
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Alphabet (2 Occurrences)
... or steps), (19) qoph = cage (Evans says picture is an outline head and Lidzbarski,
a helmet); (20) resh = head; (21) shin = tooth (not teeth); (22) taw = mark. ...
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Taverns (1 Occurrence)

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Nabathaeans
... xii, 4), asserts they were identical with the Ishmaelite tribe of Nebaioth, which
is possible, though Nebaioth is spelled with the Hebrew letter taw ("t") and ...
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Nebaioth (5 Occurrences)
... This view is widely accepted, but the name "Nabatean" is spelled with a "T" (teth),
and the interchange of "T" (teth) and "t" (taw), although not unparalleled ...
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Nabataeans
... xii, 4), asserts they were identical with the Ishmaelite tribe of Nebaioth, which
is possible, though Nebaioth is spelled with the Hebrew letter taw ("t") and ...
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