Tahtim-hodshi
Tahtim-hodshi was a region visited by Joab during David’s census. Its location and the meaning of its name are uncertain; it was apparently east of the Jordan and north of Gilead.
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Tahtimhodshi
Tahtim-hodshi was a district listed among the places visited during Joab’s census of Israel. The name is obscure, and its precise location remains uncertain.
TAIL
The tail of a sheep was a sacrificial portion, while tails could also belong to snakes, foxes, and apocalyptic creatures. Figuratively, “tail” signifies inferiority or subjection in contrast with the “head,” which represents leadership.
Tale
“Tale” can mean a number or measured amount, as in the required tally of bricks. In Psalm 90:9 it refers to a brief utterance, sigh, or meditation; in the New Testament, idle tales mean empty or nonsensical reports.
Talent
A talent was a large ancient unit of weight and, by extension, a substantial sum of money in silver or gold. In Jesus’ parable, talents represent entrusted resources or abilities for which servants must give account.
Talitha cumi
An Aramaic expression meaning “Little girl, arise.” Jesus spoke these words when He raised Jairus’s daughter, as recorded in Mark 5:41; they were not a magical formula.
Talmai
Talmai was the name of two biblical figures: an Anakite of Hebron defeated by Caleb’s men, and the king of Geshur whose daughter Maacah became David’s wife and Absalom’s mother.
Talmon
Talmon was a Levite associated with guarding the temple gates. His descendants returned from exile with Zerubbabel and continued in this hereditary service.
Talmud
The Talmud is a large body of Jewish traditional teaching consisting chiefly of the Mishnah and Gemara. It discusses religious and civil law, customs, interpretation, and related subjects alongside the written Torah.
Tamah
Tamah, also called Thamah, was the ancestor of a group of Nethinim who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the exile.
Tamar
Tamar was the name of several biblical women, including Judah’s daughter-in-law, David’s daughter, and Absalom’s daughter. Tamar was also the name of a place on Ezekiel’s southeastern boundary.
Tamarisk
The tamarisk is a graceful tree with fine, feathery branches and small leaves, capable of growing in salty soil. A tamarisk is mentioned in connection with Abraham and Saul’s burial place.
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