Original Word: תָּא
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: ta'
Pronunciation: tah
Phonetic Spelling: (taw)
Definition: a room
Meaning: A room, chamber, or cell.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to enclose.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for תָּא (ta') in the Strong's Greek Concordance. However, the concept of rooms or chambers can be related to Greek terms such as ταμεῖον (tameion • Strong's Greek 5009), which refers to an inner room or storage chamber, often used in the New Testament to describe private spaces for prayer or storage.

Usage: The term תָּא (ta') is used in the context of architectural structures, specifically referring to rooms or chambers within a building. It is often associated with the design and layout of sacred or significant structures, such as temples.

Context: The Hebrew word תָּא (ta') appears in the context of describing architectural features, particularly in the construction of the temple and other significant buildings. It is used to denote small rooms or chambers that are part of a larger structure. These rooms could serve various purposes, including storage, living quarters, or specific religious functions.

In the Old Testament, תָּא (ta') is mentioned in the detailed descriptions of Solomon's Temple, where it refers to the side chambers built around the temple's main structure. These chambers were integral to the temple's design, providing space for priests and storage for sacred items. The use of תָּא (ta') highlights the importance of organization and functionality in sacred architecture, reflecting the meticulous planning that went into constructing places of worship.

The concept of תָּא (ta') underscores the significance of designated spaces within religious and communal life, emphasizing the need for order and purpose in the design of holy places. This term illustrates the broader biblical theme of creating sacred spaces that facilitate worship and community.

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a chamber
NASB Translation
guardroom (2), guardrooms (9), room (2).

תָּא noun masculine^{Ezekiel 40:21} chamber (Late Hebrew id., perhaps Aramaism, compare Arabic dwell, abode (? akin to turn aside to lodge, אַוְונָא, lodging-place), Aramaic תָּוָן (in Ezekiel 40 תְּוָא, תָּוַיָּא), room, chamber); — ׳ת absolute Ezekiel 40:7 +, construct 1 Kings 4:28; suffix תאו Ezekiel 40:21 Kt (Qr תָּאָיו), so Ezekiel 40:29; Ezekiel 40:33; Ezekiel 40:36; plural תָּאִים Ezekiel 40:7 +; תָּאוֺת Ezekiel 40:12; construct תָּאֵי Ezekiel 40:10; — chamber: תָּא הָרָצִים 1 Kings 4:28 chamber of the guards = 2 Chronicles 12:11; in Ezekiel's temple: Ezekiel 40:7 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 40:10,12 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 40:13,16,21,29,33,36.

little chamber

And (feminine) ta ah (Ezek. 40:12) {taw-aw'}; from (the base of) ta'ah; a room (as circumscribed) -- (little) chamber.

see HEBREW ta'ah

הַתָּא֙ הַתָּאִ֖ים הַתָּאִ֡ים הַתָּאוֹת֙ התא התאות התאים וְהַתָּ֕א וְהַתָּ֗א וְתָאֵ֨י וְתָאָ֗יו וְתָאָ֞יו והתא ותאי ותאיו תָּ֥א תָּאָיו֙ תא תאיו hat·tā hat·tā·’îm hat·tā·’ō·wṯ hatTa hattā hattā’îm hattā’ōwṯ hattaIm hattaOt ta tā tā’āw tā·’āw taAv vehatTa vetaAv vetaEi wə·hat·tā wə·ṯā·’āw wə·ṯā·’ê wəhattā wəṯā’āw wəṯā’êInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts