Bible Dictionary
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Tahtim-hodshi
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Tahtim-hodshi was a region visited by Joab during David’s census. Its location and the meaning of its name are uncertain; it was apparently east of the Jordan and north of Gilead.
Tahtimhodshi
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Tahtim-hodshi was a district listed among the places visited during Joab’s census of Israel. The name is obscure, and its precise location remains uncertain.
TAIL
Objects & Symbols - Both
The tail of a sheep was a sacrificial portion, while tails could also belong to snakes, foxes, and apocalyptic creatures. Figuratively, “tail” signifies inferiority or subjection in contrast with the “head,” which represents leadership.
Tale
Other - Both
“Tale” can mean a number or measured amount, as in the required tally of bricks. In Psalm 90:9 it refers to a brief utterance, sigh, or meditation; in the New Testament, idle tales mean empty or nonsensical reports.
Talent
Measures & Money - Both
A talent was a large ancient unit of weight and, by extension, a substantial sum of money in silver or gold. In Jesus’ parable, talents represent entrusted resources or abilities for which servants must give account.
Talitha cumi
Jesus Christ - New Testament
An Aramaic expression meaning “Little girl, arise.” Jesus spoke these words when He raised Jairus’s daughter, as recorded in Mark 5:41; they were not a magical formula.
Talmai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Talmai was the name of two biblical figures: an Anakite of Hebron defeated by Caleb’s men, and the king of Geshur whose daughter Maacah became David’s wife and Absalom’s mother.
Talmon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Talmon was a Levite associated with guarding the temple gates. His descendants returned from exile with Zerubbabel and continued in this hereditary service.
Talmud
Jewish Life & Customs - Inter-testament
The Talmud is a large body of Jewish traditional teaching consisting chiefly of the Mishnah and Gemara. It discusses religious and civil law, customs, interpretation, and related subjects alongside the written Torah.
Tamah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tamah, also called Thamah, was the ancestor of a group of Nethinim who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the exile.
Tamar
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tamar was the name of several biblical women, including Judah’s daughter-in-law, David’s daughter, and Absalom’s daughter. Tamar was also the name of a place on Ezekiel’s southeastern boundary.
Tamarisk
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The tamarisk is a graceful tree with fine, feathery branches and small leaves, capable of growing in salty soil. A tamarisk is mentioned in connection with Abraham and Saul’s burial place.
Tammuz
Sin & Judgment - Old Testament
Tammuz was a pagan deity whose worship involved lamentation for his supposed death. Ezekiel saw women weeping for Tammuz at the temple, an idolatrous practice condemned as an abomination.
Tanach
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Tanach is a variant form of Taanach, the name of an ancient town in the territory of Manasseh.
Tanhumeth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Tanhumeth was a Netophathite and one of the local leaders who remained in Judah under Gedaliah after the Babylonian conquest.
Tanis
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Tanis is another name for Zoan, an ancient Egyptian city mentioned in connection with Egypt’s judgment.
TANNER
Agriculture & Daily Life - New Testament
A tanner prepared animal hides into leather. Simon the tanner lived by the seashore at Joppa, where Peter stayed; the occupation was unpleasant and was regarded by many Jews as ceremonially undesirable.
Taphath
People & Groups - Old Testament
Taphath was a daughter of Solomon who married Ben-abinadab, one of the officials connected with Solomon’s administration.
Taphon
Places & Geography - Inter-testament
Taphon was a city in Judea fortified by Bacchides during the Maccabean period. It may have been the same place as Beth-tappuah.
Tappuah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Tappuah was the name of several places in the land allotted to Judah and Ephraim. The name is associated with apples or an apple region.
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