2926. talal

Lexicon

talal: To cover, overshadow, protect

Original Word: טָלַל
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: talal
Pronunciation: tah-LAHL
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-lal')
Definition: To cover, overshadow, protect
Meaning: to strew over, to cover in, plate

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cover

A primitive root; properly, to strew over, i.e. (by implication) to cover in or plate (with beams) -- cover.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to cover over, roof
NASB Translation
covered (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. [טָלַל] verb cover over, roof, Aramaic loan-word, see צלל ( cover over, especially put on roof, roof, στέγη: so Palmyrene see Eut^{SBAk, 1885, 669}) — only

Pi`el Imperfect3masculine singular suffix וִיטַלֲלֶנּוּ Nehemiah 3:15 he built it (kept on building it, i.e. a city-gate) and covered it over (laid timbers to cover it, compare קֵרוּהוּ they laid its timbers Nehemiah 3:3; Nehemiah 3:6; see also בְּצֵל קֹרָתִי Genesis 19:8 in the shadow of my roof).

טלם (√ of following; perhaps compare Arabic ; Aramaic טְלַם, ; Ethiopic all oppress, injure; in this case טֶלֶם, טַלְמֹן will be Aramaic names, since = Hebrew צ).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G538 (ἀπατάω, apatao): To deceive, lead astray
• G1818 (ἐξαπατάω, exapatao): To deceive thoroughly
• G3884 (παραπλανάω, paraplanaō): To lead astray, mislead
• G4105 (πλανάω, planaō): To cause to wander, lead astray

These Greek entries, while not direct translations, share a thematic connection with the concept of covering or overlaying in the sense of leading or guiding, albeit in a more abstract or metaphorical sense. The idea of covering can metaphorically relate to the notion of concealing or misleading, as seen in these Greek terms.

Usage: The verb טָלַל (talal) is used in the context of covering or overlaying, often with a protective or decorative purpose. It implies the act of spreading or layering a material over a surface.

Context: The Hebrew root טָלַל (talal) is a primitive verb that conveys the action of covering or overlaying something. This term is often associated with the act of spreading a material, such as metal or fabric, over an object to protect or adorn it. The concept of covering is significant in biblical texts, symbolizing protection, sanctification, or enhancement of the object being covered.

In the context of the Hebrew Bible, טָלַל (talal) can be seen in various applications, such as the overlaying of gold on sacred objects or the covering of structures with protective materials. This action is not merely functional but often carries a deeper symbolic meaning, reflecting the divine care and sanctity associated with the objects or places being covered.

The act of covering or overlaying is a recurring theme in the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple, where materials like gold, silver, and fine fabrics are used to cover sacred items, signifying their holiness and the presence of God. This usage underscores the importance of טָלַל (talal) in conveying the idea of divine protection and sanctification.

Forms and Transliterations

וִיטַֽלְלֶ֔נּוּ ויטללנו vitalLennu wî·ṭal·len·nū wîṭallennū

Englishman's Concordance

Nehemiah 3:15
HEB: ה֤וּא יִבְנֶ֙נּוּ֙ וִיטַֽלְלֶ֔נּוּ [וְיַעֲמִידוּ כ]
NAS: He built it, covered it and hung
KJV: he built it, and covered it, and set up
INT: He built covered abide doors

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2926
1 Occurrence

wî·ṭal·len·nū — 1 Occ.