Original Word: טָחה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tachah
Pronunciation: tah-KHAH
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-khaw')
Definition: to stretch a, bow, as an archer
Meaning: To stretch a bow, as an archer

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1000 (βέλος, belos): This Greek term refers to a missile or dart, often used in the context of weaponry similar to arrows. While not a direct equivalent to טָחה, it relates to the broader theme of archery and projectile weaponry in the biblical narrative.

Usage: This verb is used in the context of archery, specifically referring to the action of stretching or drawing a bow.

Context: • The Hebrew verb טָחה (tāḥâ) is a primitive root that conveys the action of stretching or drawing a bow, a fundamental skill for an archer. This term is used to describe the preparation for shooting an arrow, emphasizing the physical act of pulling the bowstring taut. The imagery associated with טָחה is often used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to depict readiness for battle or the exertion of strength and skill.
• In the context of ancient Israelite warfare and hunting practices, the ability to effectively stretch a bow was crucial. Archers were valued for their precision and strength, and the act of drawing a bow was symbolic of martial prowess and preparedness.
• The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its presence underscores the importance of archery in the cultural and military life of the Israelites. The skill of stretching a bow is often associated with divine empowerment or judgment, as seen in various biblical narratives where God is depicted as a warrior or protector.
• The Berean Standard Bible does not have a direct quotation for טָחה, but the concept is integral to understanding the role of archers in biblical times and the metaphorical use of archery imagery in Scripture.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to hurl, shoot
NASB Translation
bowshot* (1).

[טָחָה] verb hurl, shoot (Late Hebrew id.; Arabic spread, extend, carry far with, e.g. a ball Lane^1832c) — only

Pil. Participle (Ges^{§ 75} R 18) plural construct הַרְחֵק כִּמְטַחֲוֵי קֶשֶׁת Genesis 21:16 (E), literally making distant like shooters of a bow = about a bowshot off.

bowshot

A primitive root; to stretch a bow, as an archer -- (bow-)shot.

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