Original Word: תַּחָרָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tacharah
Pronunciation: tah-khah-RAH
Phonetic Spelling: (takh-aw-raw')
Definition: Rivalry, Competition
Meaning: to vie with a, rival

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A facitious root from charah through the idea of the heat of jealousy; to vie with a rival -- close, contend.

see HEBREW charah

Word Origin
the same as charah, q.v.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb חָרָה (charah), which means "to be hot, furious, burn, become angry."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for תַּחָרָה (tacharah), concepts of rivalry and competition can be found in the New Testament with terms such as ἔρις (eris, Strong's Greek 2054), which means "strife" or "contention," and ζηλοτυπία (zelotypia, Strong's Greek 2205), which refers to "jealousy" or "zeal." These terms capture similar themes of rivalry and competitive spirit as seen in the Hebrew context.

Usage: This term is used in the context of rivalry or competition, often implying a sense of contention or striving against another.

Context: • The Hebrew word תַּחָרָה (tacharah) appears in the context of rivalry and competition. It is used to describe situations where individuals or groups are in contention with one another, often with a sense of striving to outdo or surpass the other. This term is reflective of the human condition and the natural inclination towards competition and rivalry, which can be seen throughout biblical narratives.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of rivalry is illustrated in various passages, highlighting the challenges and conflicts that arise from such interactions. The term captures the essence of human ambition and the desire to excel, which can lead to both positive and negative outcomes depending on the context and the motivations behind the rivalry.
• The biblical perspective on rivalry often emphasizes the importance of humility, cooperation, and the pursuit of peace over contentious competition. The narratives encourage believers to seek harmony and unity, recognizing the potential for rivalry to lead to discord and division.

מְתַחֲרֶ֣ה מתחרה תְּתַֽחֲרֶ֖ה תתחרה mə·ṯa·ḥă·reh metachaReh məṯaḥăreh tə·ṯa·ḥă·reh tetachaReh təṯaḥărehInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts