Lexicon tiphtaye: Tiphtaye Original Word: תִּפְתַּי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sheriff (Aramaic) perhaps from shaphat; judicial, i.e. A lawyer -- sheriff. see HEBREW shaphat NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of uncertain derivation Definition (title of an official) perhaps magistrates NASB Translation magistrates (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs תִּפְתָּיֵא Kt, תָּאֵי- Qr, noun masculine plural name of the official Daniel 3:2,3(so Egyptian Aramaic RÉS361B 4 דיניא תיפתיא וגושכיא; meaning unknown, conjectures in Bev, Behrm, compare Dr). [תַּקִּיף] see תְּקִף. below Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root פְּתַי, which is related to the concept of judgment or legal matters.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1849 (ἐξουσία, exousia): This Greek term is often translated as "authority" or "power" and is used in the New Testament to describe the authority given to individuals, including those in judicial or legal positions. It reflects the concept of having the right or power to make decisions, similar to the role of a judicial figure or lawyer in the Hebrew context. Usage: This Aramaic term is used in the context of legal and judicial settings, indicating a person who is knowledgeable in the law and capable of providing legal counsel or judgment. Context: • The term תִּפְתַּי (Tiphtay) appears in the context of ancient Near Eastern legal systems, where the role of a judicial figure or lawyer was crucial for maintaining justice and order. In the biblical context, such figures were responsible for interpreting the law, advising on legal matters, and ensuring that justice was served according to the statutes and commandments given by God. The role of a lawyer or judicial figure was highly respected, as they were seen as upholders of divine justice and order. Forms and Transliterations תִּפְתָּיֵ֔א תִּפְתָּיֵ֗א תפתיא tiftaYe tip̄·tā·yê tip̄tāyêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:2 HEB: גְדָ֨בְרַיָּ֤א דְּתָבְרַיָּא֙ תִּפְתָּיֵ֔א וְכֹ֖ל שִׁלְטֹנֵ֣י NAS: the judges, the magistrates and all KJV: the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all INT: the treasurers the judges the magistrates and all the rulers Daniel 3:3 2 Occurrences |