Original Word: טְאֵב
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: t'eb
Pronunciation: tayb
Phonetic Spelling: (teh-abe')
Definition: Goodness, good thing
Meaning: to rejoice

be glad

(Aramaic) a primitive root; to rejoice -- be glad.

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to tob
Definition
to be good
NASB Translation
pleased (1).

טְאֵב verb be good (ᵑ7 Syriac, see Biblical Hebrew טוֺב); —

Pe Perfect3masculine singular ׳ט, with עַל person Daniel 6:24 it was good to him = he was glad (compare בְּאֵשׁ Daniel 6:15).

Word Origin: Aramaic; a root word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of rejoicing in the Greek New Testament can be found in several entries, such as Strong's Greek Number 5463 (χαίρω, chairō), which means "to rejoice" or "to be glad." Another related entry is Strong's Greek Number 5479 (χαρά, chara), meaning "joy" or "gladness." These Greek terms capture similar expressions of joy and are used throughout the New Testament to describe the response of believers to the good news of the Gospel and the presence of God in their lives.

Usage: This Aramaic verb is used in the context of expressing joy or rejoicing. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel.

Context: The Aramaic verb טְאֵב (te'eb) is found in the book of Daniel, which contains sections written in Aramaic. This word is used to convey the act of rejoicing or expressing joy. In the context of Daniel, it reflects the emotional response of individuals or groups to favorable circumstances or divine intervention. The use of this term highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity present in the biblical text, as Aramaic was a common language of the Near East during the time of the Babylonian and Persian empires. The expression of joy is a significant theme in the biblical narrative, often associated with deliverance, celebration, and the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and goodness.

טְאֵ֣ב טאב ṭə’êḇ ṭə·’êḇ teEvInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts