Original Word: תְּהוֹם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tchown
Pronunciation: te-hōm
Phonetic Spelling: (tekh-one')
Definition: Deep, Abyss
Meaning: a hand mill, a millstone

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be agitated or to roar.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 12: ἄβυσσος (abyssos) - often translated as "abyss" or "bottomless pit," used in the New Testament to describe the abode of demons or the place of the dead.

Usage: The Hebrew word "tchown" refers to the concept of the deep or abyss, often used to describe the primordial waters or the depths of the sea. It conveys a sense of vastness, mystery, and sometimes chaos. In the biblical context, it is frequently associated with the creation narrative and the power of God over the natural world.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cosmology, the "deep" or "abyss" was often seen as a chaotic and threatening force. In the Hebrew Bible, however, "tchown" is depicted as being under the sovereign control of God. This reflects a theological perspective that emphasizes God's authority over creation, contrasting with other ancient myths where chaos is often depicted as a rival power to the gods.

טְחוֺן noun [masculine] grinding-mill, hand-mill; only נָשָׂ֑אוּ ׳בַּחוּרִים ט Lamentations 5:13 the young men have borne the mill (i.e. been compelled to bear it).

to grind

From tachan; a hand mill; hence, a millstone -- to grind.

see HEBREW tachan

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