Strong's Lexicon tala: To patch, to mend Original Word: טָלָא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concept can be found in Strong's Greek Dictionary under entries like G1911 (ἐπιβάλλω, epiballō) which can mean to put on or to patch, as used in the New Testament parables about new cloth on old garments. Usage: The Hebrew verb "tala" primarily means to patch or mend something, often referring to the act of repairing garments or other materials. It conveys the idea of restoring something to a functional or presentable state by covering up holes or tears. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, clothing was a valuable commodity, often handmade and time-consuming to produce. As such, garments were mended rather than discarded when they became worn or torn. The act of patching was a common practice, reflecting a culture of resourcefulness and stewardship. This practice also symbolized restoration and renewal, themes prevalent throughout the biblical narrative. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to patch, spot NASB Translation patched (1), spotted (6), various colors (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [טָלָא] verb patch, spot (Late Hebrew id., patch) — Qal Passive participle טָלוּא Genesis 30:32 (twice in verse); Genesis 30:33; plural טְלֻאִים Genesis 30:35; Genesis 30:39; טְלֻאוֺת Ezekiel 16:16; טְלֻאֹת) Genesis 30:35; chiefly of spotted, variegated sheep and goats (Jacob & Laban); "" נָקֹד, נְקֻדִּים Genesis 30:32 (twice in verse); Genesis 30:33,35; "" עקדים Genesis 30:35; "" both, Genesis 30:39 (all J); of high places, variegated (gaily-coloured shrines) Ezekiel 16:16. Pu`al Participle מְטֻלָּאוֺת patched, of sandals Joshua 9:5 (JE). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clouted, with divers colors, spotted A primitive root; properly, to cover with pieces; i.e. (by implication) to spot or variegate (as tapestry) -- clouted, with divers colours, spotted. Forms and Transliterations וְהַטְּלֻאִ֗ים וְהַטְּלֻאֹ֔ת וְטָל֗וּא וְטָל֜וּא וְטָל֥וּא וּטְלֻאִֽים׃ וּמְטֻלָּאוֹת֙ והטלאים והטלאת וטלאים׃ וטלוא ומטלאות טְלֻא֔וֹת טלאות ṭə·lu·’ō·wṯ ṭəlu’ōwṯ teluot ū·mə·ṭul·lā·’ō·wṯ ū·ṭə·lu·’îm ūməṭullā’ōwṯ umetullaOt ūṭəlu’îm uteluIm vehatteluIm vehatteluOt vetaLu wə·haṭ·ṭə·lu·’îm wə·haṭ·ṭə·lu·’ōṯ wə·ṭā·lū wəhaṭṭəlu’îm wəhaṭṭəlu’ōṯ wəṭālūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 30:32 HEB: שֶׂ֣ה ׀ נָקֹ֣ד וְטָל֗וּא וְכָל־ שֶׂה־ NAS: speckled and spotted sheep KJV: from thence all the speckled and spotted cattle, INT: sheep speckled and spotted and every one Genesis 30:32 Genesis 30:33 Genesis 30:35 Genesis 30:35 Genesis 30:39 Joshua 9:5 Ezekiel 16:16 8 Occurrences |