◄ 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: a doorkeeper Meaning: A doorkeeper or gatekeeper, one who is responsible for the opening and closing of doors or gates, often in a temple or palace setting. Word Origin: Aramaic; derived from the root word רָעַע (raʿaʿ), which means to break or shatter, often used in the context of breaking open or opening. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for a doorkeeper or gatekeeper is πυλωρός (pylōros), Strong's Greek Number 2377. This term is used in the New Testament to describe those who manage the entrances to significant places, such as in John 10:3, where the doorkeeper opens the gate for the shepherd. Usage: The term תָּרָע is used in the context of describing a person who holds the position of managing the entrance to a significant building, such as a temple or a royal residence. This role is crucial for maintaining security and order. Context: The term תָּרָע appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. In Daniel 3:2-3, the term is used to describe the officials summoned by King Nebuchadnezzar to attend the dedication of the golden image he had set up. The doorkeepers, or gatekeepers, were among the various officials called to this event, highlighting their role in the administrative and ceremonial functions of the kingdom. The position of a doorkeeper was one of trust and responsibility, as they controlled access to important areas and events. This role is analogous to the Hebrew term שׁוֹעֵר (sho'er), which also refers to a gatekeeper or doorkeeper, as seen in other parts of the Old Testament. 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.