2890. tahor
Strong's Lexicon
tahor: Clean, pure

Original Word: טָהוֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tahor
Pronunciation: tah-HOHR
Phonetic Spelling: (teh-hore')
Definition: Clean, pure
Meaning: purity

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb טָהֵר (taher), meaning "to be clean" or "to purify."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2513 (katharos): Often used in the New Testament to denote purity, both in a physical and moral sense, similar to "tahor."

Usage: The Hebrew word "tahor" primarily denotes a state of cleanliness or purity, both in a physical and ceremonial sense. It is used to describe objects, people, and animals that are free from impurities or defilement, making them suitable for worship and interaction within the community. In the Old Testament, "tahor" often refers to ritual purity, which is essential for participating in religious activities and maintaining a relationship with God.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of purity was central to religious life and community order. The Law of Moses provided detailed instructions on how to achieve and maintain purity, covering aspects such as dietary laws, hygiene, and moral conduct. Purity was not only a physical state but also a spiritual condition, reflecting one's relationship with God. The Israelites believed that purity was necessary to approach God, who is holy and pure. Rituals for purification were common, and the distinction between clean and unclean was a significant aspect of daily life.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as tahor, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
pureness

From taher; purity -- pureness.

see HEBREW taher

Forms and Transliterations
טְה֤וֹר טהור לֵ֑ב לב lêḇ Lev ṭə·hō·wr teHor ṭəhōwr
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Englishman's Concordance
Proverbs 22:11
HEB: כ] (טְהָר־ לֵ֑ב ק) חֵ֥ן
KJV: He that loveth pureness of heart,
INT: loves clean pureness is gracious speech

Habakkuk 1:13
HEB: טְה֤וֹר עֵינַ֙יִם֙ מֵרְא֣וֹת
INT: pureness eyes to approve

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2890
2 Occurrences


lêḇ — 1 Occ.
ṭə·hō·wr — 1 Occ.
















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