Biblica Analytica
H8529 Hebrew

תָּלַע

ta.la

to clothe in scarlet

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to clothe in scarlet
Transliteration
ta.la
Strong's Number
H8529
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Clothing & Textile

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word "ta.la" (H8529) means to clothe in scarlet. This verb is part of the semantic domain of Clothing & Textile, indicating its connection to garments and fabrics. The fact that it appears only once in the Bible suggests that it is a specialized or idiomatic expression, possibly used to convey a specific idea or image. Given its definition, "ta.la" likely refers to the act of dressing someone or something in a garment made of scarlet fabric. The significance of this word lies in its ability to evoke a vivid image of luxury, richness, and possibly even power or prestige, as scarlet was aôte valued and expensive dye in ancient times.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H8529
Lemma
תָּלַע
Transliteration
ta.la
Definition
to clothe in scarlet
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text

Nahum 2:3

The shield of his mighty men is made red. The valiant men are in scarlet. The chariots flash with steel in the day of his preparation, and the pine spears are brandished.
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