Original Word: תְּקוּפָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: tquwphah
Pronunciation: teh-koo-fah'
Phonetic Spelling: (tek-oo-faw')
Definition: a revolution, course, lapse
Meaning: The term תְּקוּפָה (tequfah) refers to a "revolution," "course," or "lapse." It is used to denote a cycle or a period of time, often in the context of the natural order or seasons.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָקַף (naqaph), which means "to go around" or "to revolve."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2540 (καιρός • kairos): This Greek term refers to an appointed time or season, often used in the New Testament to denote a divinely ordained moment or period.
• G3322 (μεταβαίνω • metabaino): While not a direct equivalent, this term involves the concept of transition or change, akin to the cyclical or revolving nature implied by תְּקוּפָה.

These entries highlight the interconnectedness of time, seasons, and divine purpose as understood in the biblical worldview.

Usage: The word תְּקוּפָה appears four times in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to describe the cyclical nature of time, such as the changing of seasons or the completion of a year.

Context: • Occurrences in Scripture:
• Exodus 34:22 (BSB): "And you are to celebrate the Feast of Weeks with the firstfruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the turn of the year." Here, תְּקוּפָה is translated as "turn of the year," indicating the completion of an annual cycle.
• 1 Samuel 1:20 (BSB): "So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, 'Because I have asked for him from the LORD.'" In this context, תְּקוּפָה is rendered as "in the course of time," referring to the passage of a significant period.
• 2 Chronicles 24:23 (BSB): "At the turn of the year, the army of Aram marched against Joash. They invaded Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed all the leaders of the people, sending all the plunder to the king of Damascus." Here, תְּקוּפָה is used to denote the "turn of the year," marking a specific time for military action.
• Psalm 19:6 (BSB): "It rises at one end of the heavens and runs its course to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth." In this poetic context, תְּקוּפָה describes the "course" of the sun across the sky, emphasizing the regularity and completeness of its path.

• Theological Implications: The use of תְּקוּפָה in the Hebrew Bible underscores the concept of divine order and the cyclical nature of creation. It reflects the belief in a God-ordained structure to time and seasons, which are integral to the rhythm of life and worship in ancient Israel.

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a coming round, circuit
NASB Translation
circuit (1), due (1), turn (2).

[תְּקוּפָה] noun feminine coming round, circuit; — construct תְּקוּפַת הַשָּׁנָה Exodus 34:22 (JE), adverb, at the circuit (completion) of the year, so הַשָּׁנָה ׳לִת2Chron 24:33; = plural construct לִתְקֻפוֺת הַיָּמִים 1 Samuel 1:20; singular suffix of finished circuit of sun Psalm 19:7 (opposed to מוֺצָאוֺ; compare of moon, בתקופתו Ecclus 43:7).

circuit, come about, end

Or tquphah {tek-oo-faw'}; from naqaph; a revolution, i.e. (of the sun) course, (of time) lapse -- circuit, come about, end.

see HEBREW naqaph

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