Strong's Lexicon tephar: Claw, nail Original Word: טְפַר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to scrape Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "tephar," the concept of claws or nails can be related to Greek words like "ὄνυξ" (onyx), meaning claw or nail, used metaphorically in some contexts. Usage: The Hebrew word "tephar" refers to the claw or nail of an animal. It is used in the context of describing the physical characteristics of animals, particularly those that are predatory or have significant strength and power. The term emphasizes the natural weaponry and defense mechanisms that God has endowed certain creatures with. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, animals with claws were often seen as symbols of power and ferocity. Claws were associated with the ability to hunt and protect, and they were sometimes used metaphorically to describe strength and dominance. The biblical context often uses such imagery to convey messages about God's creation and the natural order. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to tsaphar Definition a nail, claw NASB Translation claws (1), nails (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [טְפַר] noun masculine nail, claw (ᵑ7 טוּפְרָא, Syriac  ; see Biblical Hebrew צִמֹּ֫רֶן, √ IV. צפר); — plural suffix of man טִפְר֫וֺהִי Daniel 4:30; of beast, טפריה (K§ 53, 2. b)) Daniel 7:19, Qr טִפְרַהּ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance nail (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to tsaphar, and meaning the same as tsipporen; a finger-nail; also a hoof or claw -- nail. see HEBREW tsaphar see HEBREW tsipporen Forms and Transliterations וְטִפְר֥וֹהִי וְטִפְרַ֣יהּ וטפרוהי וטפריה vetifRaih vetifRohi wə·ṭip̄·rayh wə·ṭip̄·rō·w·hî wəṭip̄rayh wəṭip̄rōwhîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:33 HEB: כְּנִשְׁרִ֥ין רְבָ֖ה וְטִפְר֥וֹהִי כְצִפְּרִֽין׃ NAS: like eagles' [feathers] and his nails like birds' KJV: like eagles' [feathers], and his nails like birds' INT: eagles' had grown and his nails birds' Daniel 7:19 2 Occurrences |
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