Strong's Lexicon tu or tete: To be good, to be pleasing Original Word: טוּ or טֵטֵא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "ἀγαθός" (agathos), which also means good or beneficial. This term appears in passages such as Romans 8:28, "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose." Usage: The Hebrew verb "tu" or "tete" generally conveys the idea of goodness or pleasantness. It is used to describe something that is agreeable or favorable, often in the context of moral or aesthetic quality. This term can be applied to describe actions, objects, or situations that are considered beneficial or desirable. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of goodness was deeply intertwined with the character and nature of God. The Hebrew understanding of goodness was not merely about moral correctness but also about alignment with God's will and purpose. This term reflects the broader biblical theme that true goodness is rooted in God's character and is reflected in His creation and commandments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to sweep NASB Translation sweep (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [טֵאטֵא] verb Pilpel, only Perfect1singular suffix וְטֵאטֵאתִיהָ בְּמַטְאֲטֵא הַשְׁמֵד Isaiah 14:23 and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, of ׳יs laying Babylon waste. (Form of √ dubious; עו֞ Ol§ 253; עע֞ Sta§ 464; undecided Köi. 652 ff. (q. v.), compare Ew§ 121 b.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sweep A primitive root; to sweep away -- sweep. Forms and Transliterations וְטֵֽאטֵאתִ֙יהָ֙ וטאטאתיה veteteTiha wə·ṭê·ṭê·ṯî·hā wəṭêṭêṯîhāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 14:23 HEB: וְאַגְמֵי־ מָ֑יִם וְטֵֽאטֵאתִ֙יהָ֙ בְּמַטְאֲטֵ֣א הַשְׁמֵ֔ד NAS: of water, and I will sweep it with the broom KJV: of water: and I will sweep it with the besom INT: and swamps of water will sweep the broom of destruction 1 Occurrence |