◄ 8652. tara ►
Strong's Lexicon tara: Awe, fear, reverence Original Word: תָּרָע Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: tara` Pronunciation: tah-rah Phonetic Spelling: (taw-raw') Definition: Awe, fear, reverence Meaning: a doorkeeper Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not widely attested in Hebrew, possibly related to concepts of fear or awe. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "φόβος" (phobos), which also means fear or reverence. This term is used in passages like Philippians 2:12, "Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling." Usage: The Hebrew word "תָּרָא" (tara) conveys a sense of awe or reverence, often in the context of a profound respect or fear of God. It is used to describe the appropriate attitude one should have towards the divine, recognizing God's majesty and authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of fear or awe of God was central to religious life. This fear was not merely about being afraid but encompassed a deep respect and reverence for God's power and holiness. It was seen as the beginning of wisdom and a fundamental aspect of a faithful life. The Israelites were encouraged to live in a way that reflected this reverence, adhering to God's commandments and acknowledging His sovereignty. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) from the same as tera Definition doorkeeper NASB Translation doorkeepers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תָּרָע i.e. tarrâ` K§ 59 d)] noun masculine porter, door keeper, in temple: plural emphatic תָּרָעַיָּא Ezra 7:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance porter (Aramaic) from tra'; a doorkeeper -- porter. see HEBREW tra' Forms and Transliterations תָרָֽעַיָּא֙ תרעיא ṯā·rā·‘ay·yā ṯārā‘ayyā taraaiYa Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezra 7:24 HEB: וְ֠לֵוָיֵא זַמָּ֨רַיָּ֤א תָרָֽעַיָּא֙ נְתִ֣ינַיָּ֔א וּפָ֣לְחֵ֔י NAS: singers, doorkeepers, Nethinim KJV: singers, porters, Nethinims, INT: Levites singers doorkeepers Nethinim servants 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 8652 1 Occurrence ṯā·rā·‘ay·yā — 1 Occ.