תַּמּוּז

# Tammuz (H8542) Tammuz appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, where it functions as a proper noun designating a specific month in the ancient calendar system. The single occurrence provides limited direct evidence about how the term was used or understood by biblical authors, though its classification as a distinct lexical entry indicates it held significance in the temporal organization of biblical life. The rarity of this term in the biblical text itself suggests either that the Hebrew Bible's authors had minimal occasion to reference this particular month, or that alternative calendar systems and nomenclature were preferred in the scriptural record. Without additional occurrences to demonstrate contextual variation or semantic development, the lexicon data does not permit analysis of whether "Tammuz" carried metaphorical, theological, or cultural associations beyond its basic function as a chronological marker. For readers seeking to understand biblical timekeeping and the historical context of ancient Judean practice, this entry confirms that the month-name Tammuz was part of the biblical vocabulary, though its limited textual presence means scholars must rely on external historical and archaeological evidence to fully contextualize its role in the calendar system of ancient Israel and Judah.