Biblica Analytica
H2924 Hebrew

טְלָא

te.la

lamb

Lexicon Entry

Definition
lamb
Transliteration
te.la
Strong's Number
H2924
Occurrences
2
Semantic Domain
Animals & Creatures

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word טְלָא (te.la) has a strong definition as simply "lamb." Within the biblical text, it appears twice, indicating its specific and limited usage. This focus on the term "lamb" suggests its importance or emphasis in those contexts, possibly highlighting the young or innocence associated with this type of animal. The word's semantic domain is limited to Animals & Creatures, which confines its meaning and possible connotations to this specific realm. This restriction implies that the author of the texts in which the word appears is using "lamb" to communicate something particular about the natural world or the characteristics of this type of animal. Given its limited usage and restricted semantic domain, the significance of the word טְלָא (te.la) likely lies in its specificity and possible symbolic connection to youth, innocence, or purity – all qualities commonly associated with lambs. This focus could be significant in contexts where emphasizing these qualities is essential, but further analysis is needed to determine the exact nature of this significance.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H2924
Lemma
טְלָא
Transliteration
te.la
Definition
lamb
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text