Strong's Lexicon tachah: To humble, to subdue, to bring low Original Word: טָחה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is ταπεινόω (tapeinoō), Strong's Greek 5013, which also means to humble or bring low. Usage: The Hebrew verb "tachah" primarily conveys the action of humbling or subduing. It is used in contexts where an individual or group is brought low, either by divine intervention or through human action. The term can imply a physical, emotional, or spiritual humbling, often as a result of judgment or discipline. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, humility was a valued trait, often associated with righteousness and wisdom. The act of being humbled or subdued was seen as a necessary step towards repentance and restoration. The concept of being brought low is frequently linked to the idea of divine justice, where God humbles the proud and exalts the humble. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty and the moral order He establishes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to hurl, shoot NASB Translation bowshot* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [טָחָה] verb hurl, shoot (Late Hebrew id.; Arabic  spread, extend, carry far with, e.g. a ball Lane1832c) — only Pil. Participle (Ges§ 75 R 18) plural construct הַרְחֵק כִּמְטַחֲוֵי קֶשֶׁת Genesis 21:16 (E), literally making distant like shooters of a bow = about a bowshot off. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bowshot A primitive root; to stretch a bow, as an archer -- (bow-)shot. Forms and Transliterations כִּמְטַחֲוֵ֣י כמטחוי kim·ṭa·ḥă·wê kimtachaVei kimṭaḥăwêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 21:16 HEB: מִנֶּ֗גֶד הַרְחֵק֙ כִּמְטַחֲוֵ֣י קֶ֔שֶׁת כִּ֣י NAS: opposite him, about a bowshot away, KJV: [him] a good way off, as it were a bowshot: for she said, INT: against away shot arch for 1 Occurrence |
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