Original Word: תֶּלֶם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: telem
Pronunciation: TEH-lem
Phonetic Spelling: (teh'-lem)
Definition: Furrow, ridge
Meaning: a bank, terrace

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to accumulate or mound up

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of furrows can be related to Greek agricultural terms such as "αὔλαξ" (aulax), meaning furrow or trench.

Usage: The Hebrew word "telem" refers to a furrow or ridge, typically in the context of agriculture. It describes the trenches or raised lines created in the soil by a plow, which are essential for planting seeds and ensuring proper irrigation. The term is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe paths or ways that are prepared or set.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life and the economy. The land was cultivated using simple tools, and the creation of furrows was a critical step in preparing the soil for planting. Furrows allowed for efficient water distribution and seed placement, which were vital for successful crop yields. The imagery of furrows would have been familiar to the agrarian society of biblical times, symbolizing preparation, diligence, and the hope of future harvest.

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a furrow
NASB Translation
furrow (1), furrows (4).

תֶּ֫לֶם noun masculine^{Job 31:38} furrow; — absolute ׳ת Job 39:10 (other conjectures Du Perles^{Anal. 53}); plural construct תַּלְמֵי שָׂדָ֑י Hosea 10:4; Hosea 12:12; suffix תְּלָמֶיהָ Job 31:38; Psalm 65:11. — On ploughing in Palestine see Hogg^{Ency. Bib. AGRICULTURE} Vogelst^{Landwirthsch. 25 ff.}, on depth of furrow (not more than 8-10 centimeters) Id^ib.36 Anderlind^{ZPV ix. 25, 29}; also Benz Archaeology under the word — תִּלָּם see תֵּל above

furrow, ridge

From an unused root meaning to accumulate; a bank or terrace -- furrow, ridge.

בְּתֶ֣לֶם בתלם תְּלָמֶ֣יהָ תְּלָמֶ֥יהָ תַּלְמֵ֥י תלמי תלמיה bə·ṯe·lem beTelem bəṯelem tal·mê talmê talMei tə·lā·me·hā təlāmehā telaMeihaInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts