Strong's Lexicon tohar: Purity, cleanness, brightness Original Word: טֹהַר Word Origin: Derived from the root verb טָהֵר (taher), meaning "to be clean" or "to purify." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of purity is καθαρότης (katharotēs), Strong's Greek #2513, which also conveys the idea of cleanness or purity, both physically and morally. Usage: The Hebrew word "tohar" primarily denotes a state of purity or cleanness, often in a ceremonial or moral sense. It can also refer to brightness or clarity, suggesting an absence of impurity or defilement. In the Old Testament, "tohar" is used to describe both physical and spiritual purity, emphasizing the importance of holiness and cleanliness in the sight of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, purity was a significant aspect of religious life, deeply embedded in the Law of Moses. Ceremonial purity was necessary for participation in worship and community life. The concept of purity extended beyond physical cleanliness to include moral and spiritual dimensions. Rituals and laws concerning purity were designed to teach the Israelites about the holiness of God and the need for His people to be set apart from impurity and sin. Brown-Driver-Briggs טֹּ֫הַר noun [masculine] purity, purifying — 1 purity, כְּעֶצֶם הַשָּׁמַיִם לָטֹּ֫הַר Exodus 24:10 (JE), as the body of heavens for purity. 2 suffix יְמֵי טָהֳרָהּ Leviticus 12:4,6 the days of her purifying (menstruation). [טֳהָר] (see Ges§ 10. 2. B), or [טְהָר] (Ol§ 173 b Bö§ 386), noun [masculine] clearness, lustre (dubious word; below טֹהַר Hup Pe SS; so Thes, reading מִטָּהֳרוֺ) — only הִשְׁבַּתָּ מִטֳּהָרוֺ Psalm 89:45; De Hup Pe Sch thou hast made (him) to cease from his lustre; ᵑ6 ᵑ9 made his lustre to cease, so AE Ki and others reading noun מִטְהָרוֺ or מִטְּהָרוֺ (dagesh forte according to Ges§ 20. 2. 2 b), and SchrSK 1868, 642 who reads הִשְׁבַּתָּה טְהָרוֺ; Gr proposes עטרתוֺ his crown; Bae מַטֶּה מִיָּדוֺ sceptre from his hand. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clearness, glory, purifying From taher; literally brightness; ceremonially purification -- clearness, glory, purifying. see HEBREW taher Forms and Transliterations לָטֹֽהַר׃ לטהר׃ מִטְּהָר֑וֹ מטהרו lā·ṭō·har laTohar lāṭōhar miṭ·ṭə·hā·rōw mittehaRo miṭṭəhārōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 24:10 HEB: וּכְעֶ֥צֶם הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם לָטֹֽהַר׃ NAS: of sapphire, as clear as the sky KJV: of heaven in [his] clearness. INT: itself as the sky clear Psalm 89:44 2 Occurrences |
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