Tomb
A tomb was commonly a natural cave or chamber cut into rock, often containing deep recesses for bodies. Jewish burial practices generally used simple rock-hewn sepulchres rather than coffins or elaborate sarcophagi.
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Tombs
Hebrew tombs were generally natural caves or chambers excavated in solid rock, sometimes located in gardens. Their entrances were commonly closed with stones, and tombs could also be whitewashed.
TONGS
Tongs were implements used to handle hot objects, especially coals from the altar. In several passages the related term refers more specifically to snuffers used with the lamps of the sanctuary.
TONGUES OF FIRE
The tongues of fire were the fire-like manifestations resting upon the disciples when the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost. They signified the Spirit’s empowering presence and accompanied the miraculous speaking of various languages as the disciples proclaimed God’s works.
Tongues, Confusion of
The confusion of tongues refers to God’s judgment at Babel, where human speech was confused and the people were scattered over the earth. The event explains the division of mankind into nations and languages.
Tongues, Gift of
The gift of tongues was a manifestation of the Holy Spirit seen especially at Pentecost and in the early churches. It involved Spirit-enabled speech requiring interpretation in congregational worship, while at Pentecost people heard the message in their own languages.
TOOLS
Biblical tools included hammers, chisels, knives, axes, saws, awls, drills, styluses, measuring lines, compasses, plumb-lines, and related implements. They were used in woodworking, stonework, metalwork, building, engraving, and agriculture, generally being made of iron, bronze, or stone.
Tooth
Teeth are mentioned in Scripture in connection with justice, suffering, anger, famine, and judgment. “Gnashing of teeth” expresses rage or despair, while “cleanness of teeth” describes famine.
TOPARCHY
A toparchy was a small administrative district or province. In the Maccabean period, several such districts were detached from Samaria and attached to Judea, which itself was divided into a number of toparchies.
Topaz
Topaz was a precious stone used in the high priest’s breastplate and included among the foundations of the New Jerusalem. The biblical stone may correspond to what is now called chrysolite rather than modern topaz.
Tophel
Tophel was a place mentioned in Moses’ address to Israel in the wilderness. Its exact location is uncertain, though it has been associated with the region near modern Tafileh east of the Dead Sea.
Tophet
Tophet was a place in the Valley of Hinnom associated with child sacrifice and later with burning and divine punishment. Because of these associations, it became a symbol of the place of judgment.
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