Strong's Lexicon tenuah: Movement, motion, shaking Original Word: תְּנוּאָה Word Origin: Derived from the root נוּעַ (nuah), which means "to move" or "to shake." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of movement or shaking is σεισμός (seismos), Strong's Greek #4578, which means "earthquake" or "shaking." Usage: The Hebrew word "tenuah" generally refers to physical movement or motion. It can denote a literal shaking or stirring, often used in contexts where physical action or change is implied. In the biblical text, it may also carry a metaphorical sense, indicating a shift or change in circumstances or spiritual states. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical movement often symbolized spiritual or emotional states. For example, shaking could represent instability or fear, while movement might indicate progress or divine intervention. The concept of movement was significant in a nomadic society where physical travel and migration were common. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nu Definition opposition NASB Translation opposition (1), pretexts (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תְּנוּאָה] noun feminine opposition; — suffix תְּנוּאָתִיּ Numbers 14:34 my opposition, of ׳י; plural תְּנוּאוֺת עָלַי יִמְצָא Job 33:10 = occasions, for hostility ("" count as enemy). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breach of promise, occasion From nuw'; alienation; by implication, enmity -- breach of promise, occasion. see HEBREW nuw' Forms and Transliterations תְּ֭נוּאוֹת תְּנוּאָתִֽי׃ תנואות תנואתי׃ tə·nū·’ā·ṯî tə·nū·’ō·wṯ tənū’āṯî tənū’ōwṯ tenuaTi TenuotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 14:34 HEB: וִֽידַעְתֶּ֖ם אֶת־ תְּנוּאָתִֽי׃ NAS: and you will know My opposition. KJV: and ye shall know my breach of promise. INT: years will know my opposition Job 33:10 2 Occurrences |