◄ 8383. teun ►
Strong's Lexicon teun: Error, wandering Original Word: תְּאֻן Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: t'un Pronunciation: teh-OON Phonetic Spelling: (teh-oon') Definition: naughtiness, toil Meaning: The term "te'un" primarily denotes "naughtiness" or "toil." It conveys a sense of trouble or mischief, often associated with laborious or burdensome activities. Word Origin: Derived from the root תָּאָן (ta'an), which is not used in the Hebrew Bible but is related to toil or labor. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2556 • κακός (kakos): Often translated as "evil" or "bad," this Greek term shares a similar connotation of moral naughtiness or wickedness. • Strong's Greek Number 4190 • πονηρός (ponēros): This term is used to describe something that is evil or wicked, particularly in a moral or ethical sense, aligning with the concept of troublesome or mischievous behavior. The term "te'un" serves as a reminder of the moral and ethical dimensions of human actions, emphasizing the toil and trouble that can arise from naughtiness or mischievous behavior. Usage: The word "te'un" is used in the context of describing actions or behaviors that are troublesome or mischievous. It is not frequently found in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its specific and nuanced application. Context: The Hebrew term תְּאֻן (te'un) appears in the context of describing actions that are burdensome or mischievous. The root of the word suggests a connection to toil or labor, indicating that the naughtiness or trouble described by "te'un" is not merely superficial but involves a deeper, more laborious effort. This term is used to highlight the moral or ethical implications of such actions, often in a negative light. The concept of "te'un" can be seen as a reflection of the human tendency towards actions that are not only troublesome to others but also burdensome to oneself, suggesting a cycle of toil and mischief that is self-perpetuating. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as aven Definition toil NASB Translation toil (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תְּאֻנִים noun [masculine] toil Ezekiel 24:12 הֶלְאָת ׳תּ she hath wearied (me or herself) with toil (but Co strike out as dittograph compare ᵐ5). II. און (compare Arabic (medial ) be at rest, at ease, enjoy life of plenty; one enjoying a life of ease, freedom from toil & trouble). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lie From 'aven; naughtiness, i.e. Toil -- lie. see HEBREW 'aven Forms and Transliterations תְּאֻנִ֖ים תאנים tə’unîm tə·’u·nîm teuNim Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezekiel 24:12 HEB: תְּאֻנִ֖ים הֶלְאָ֑ת וְלֹֽא־ NAS: She has wearied [Me] with toil, Yet her great KJV: She hath wearied [herself] with lies, and her great INT: toil has wearied has not 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 8383 1 Occurrence tə·’u·nîm — 1 Occ.