Strong's Lexicon tabbachah: Cook, butcher Original Word: טַבָּחָה Word Origin: Derived from the root טָבַח (tabach), meaning "to slaughter" or "to butcher." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "tabbachah," related concepts of cooking and food preparation can be found in Greek terms such as μάγειρος (mageiros), meaning "cook" or "chef." Usage: The term "tabbachah" refers to a female cook or butcher, someone responsible for preparing and cooking food, particularly meat. In the context of ancient Israel, this role was essential for both daily sustenance and religious rituals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the preparation of food was a significant task, often involving the slaughtering and cooking of animals for meals and sacrifices. The role of a cook or butcher was crucial, especially in larger households or during feasts and religious ceremonies. The dietary laws outlined in the Torah also influenced how meat was prepared and consumed, emphasizing the importance of skilled individuals in these roles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of tabbach Definition female cook NASB Translation cooks (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [טַבָּחָה] noun feminine female cook; — only plural absolute טַבָּחוֺת 1 Samuel 8:13 (+ רַקָּחוֺת perfumers and אֹפוֺת bakers, all as menials). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cook Feminine of tabbach; a female cook -- cook. see HEBREW tabbach Forms and Transliterations וּלְטַבָּח֖וֹת ולטבחות ū·lə·ṭab·bā·ḥō·wṯ uletabbaChot ūləṭabbāḥōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 8:13 HEB: יִקָּ֑ח לְרַקָּח֥וֹת וּלְטַבָּח֖וֹת וּלְאֹפֽוֹת׃ NAS: for perfumers and cooks and bakers. KJV: [to be] confectionaries, and [to be] cooks, and [to be] bakers. INT: take perfumers and cooks and bakers 1 Occurrence |