Berean Strong's Lexicon taan: Error, wandering Original Word: תַּעַן Word Origin: Derived from the root תָּעָה (ta'ah), which means to wander or to err. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is πλάνη (planē - Strong's Greek 4106), which also means error or wandering. Usage: The Hebrew word "taan" is used to denote a state of error or wandering, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It implies a deviation from the correct path or truth, reflecting a condition of being lost or misguided. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of wandering was not only physical but also spiritual. The Israelites' history of wandering in the desert for 40 years is a backdrop that highlights the significance of spiritual direction and obedience to God. The term "taan" would resonate with the audience as a reminder of the consequences of straying from God's commandments and the importance of seeking His guidance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to load NASB Translation load (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [טָעַן] verb load (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic , טְעֵן, טְעַן carry, also laod) — Qal Imperative טַעֲנוּ אֶתבְּֿעִירְכֶם Genesis 45:17 (E) load your beasts. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lade A primitive root; to load a beast -- lade. Forms and Transliterations טַֽעֲנוּ֙ טענו ṭa‘ănū ṭa·‘ă·nū taaNuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 45:17 HEB: זֹ֣את עֲשׂ֑וּ טַֽעֲנוּ֙ אֶת־ בְּעִ֣ירְכֶ֔ם NAS: Do this: load your beasts and go KJV: This do ye; lade your beasts, INT: likewise Do load your beasts along 1 Occurrence |