Original Word: טְלָא
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tla'
Pronunciation: tay-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (tel-aw')
Definition: a lamb
Meaning: A lamb, specifically a young sheep.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to patch or spot.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent often associated with the Hebrew טְלָא (telaʾ) is ἀμνός (amnos), Strong's Greek Number 286, which also means "lamb." This term is used in the New Testament, particularly in reference to Jesus Christ as the "Lamb of God" who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29, BSB).

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term טְלָא (telaʾ), its origins, usage, and significance within the biblical narrative, as well as its connection to Greek terminology in the New Testament.

Usage: The term טְלָא (telaʾ) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a lamb, often in contexts related to pastoral life, sacrificial practices, or metaphorical language.

Context: • The Hebrew word טְלָא (telaʾ) appears in the context of pastoral and sacrificial imagery within the Hebrew Scriptures. It is a term that denotes a young sheep, often used in descriptions of flocks and herds. The imagery of a lamb is significant in biblical literature, symbolizing innocence, purity, and sacrifice. In the sacrificial system of ancient Israel, lambs were commonly used as offerings, representing atonement and reconciliation with God.
• The use of טְלָא (telaʾ) in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of lambs in the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where they were a vital part of the economy and religious life. The lamb's role in sacrificial rites is particularly noteworthy, as it prefigures the ultimate sacrifice in Christian theology.
• The metaphorical use of lambs extends into prophetic literature, where they often symbolize the people of Israel or the Messiah, as seen in passages that speak of a lamb led to the slaughter, highlighting themes of suffering and redemption.

Word Origin
the same as taleh, q.v.

טָלֶה noun masculine^{1Samuel 7:9} lamb (Late Hebrew id., lamb; Aramaic טַלְיָא lamb, youth, טַלְיְתָא girl, boy, youth, girl (compare Mark 5:41 ᵑ6); Arabic young of cloven-footed animals, especially young gazelle Hom^{NS 235, Nedj.} tully, male lamb, Doughty^{Arab. Desert. i. 429, ii. 269}; Ethiopic flock of goats, goat, kid) — טְלֵה חָלָב 1 Samuel 7:9 sucking lamb (for burnt-offering); in prediction זְאֵב וְטָלֶה יִרְעוּ Isaiah 65:25 wolf & lamb shall feed; טְלָאִים plural of foregoing, only Isaiah 40:11 in metaphor of ׳י shepherding his people.

טלטלה see below טוּל.

I. טלל (√ of following; meaning dubious; perhaps denominative are Arabic (the sky) rained fine rain; Ethiopic be (moist), fat, II. fertilize).

lamb

Apparently from tala' in the (orig.) Sense of covering (for protection); a lamb (compare taleh) -- lamb.

see HEBREW tala'

see HEBREW taleh

טְלָאִ֔ים טלאים ṭə·lā·’îm ṭəlā’îm telaImInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts