Original Word: טָעַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ta`an
Pronunciation: tah-ahn
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-an')
Definition: Response, Testimony
Meaning: to stab

thrust through

A primitive root; to stab -- thrust through.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to pierce
NASB Translation
pierced (1).

II. [טָעַן] verb pierce (Aramaic Pa`el טָעֵן pierce; Arabic pierce, wound, goad) — only

Pu`al Participle מְטֹעֲנֵי חָ֑רֶב Isaiah 14:19 those pierced with a sword.

טַף see below טפף. below

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that corresponds exactly to the Hebrew טָעַן (ta'an). However, Greek terms related to stabbing or thrusting actions in the New Testament context might include words like μαχαίρα (machaira • G3162), which refers to a sword or dagger, often used in similar contexts of piercing or cutting.

Usage: The verb טָעַן (ta'an) is used in the context of stabbing or thrusting, often with a weapon such as a sword or spear. It conveys the action of piercing or penetrating with force.

Context: The Hebrew verb טָעַן (ta'an) appears in the context of violent action, specifically referring to the act of stabbing or thrusting. This term is used to describe the physical act of piercing, often in a military or combative setting. The action implied by טָעַן is one of aggression and intent to harm or kill, typically involving a sharp instrument. The usage of this verb in the Hebrew Bible underscores the severity and intensity of the action, often associated with warfare or personal combat. The term is not frequently used, indicating its specific and intense nature.

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