Original Word: טָוָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tavah
Pronunciation: tah-VAH
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-vaw')
Definition: To spin, to weave
Meaning: to mark out, scratch, imprint

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "tavah," related concepts of weaving and spinning can be found in Greek words like "ὑφαίνω" (hyphaino - to weave) and "κλώθω" (klotho - to spin).

Usage: The Hebrew verb "tavah" primarily means to spin or weave, referring to the process of creating thread or fabric from raw materials. This term is used in the context of crafting and textile production, an essential skill in ancient societies for making clothing and other fabric goods.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, spinning and weaving were vital domestic activities, often performed by women. The ability to produce textiles was crucial for everyday life, providing clothing, blankets, and other necessary items. The process of spinning and weaving was labor-intensive and required skill and patience. In the broader Ancient Near Eastern context, textiles were also significant trade goods and could symbolize wealth and status.

Word Origin
denominative verb from tav
Definition
to make or set a mark
NASB Translation
put (1), scribbled (1).

[תָּוָה] verb denominative makeor set a mark; —

Pi`el Imperfect3masculine singular ויתו Kt, וַוְתָיו Qr 1 Samuel 21:14 (Ges^{§ 75bb}) and he made marks on (עַל) the doors: but < ᵐ5 ᵑ9 Th We Dr Ges^{l.c. and most} וַ֫יָּתָף he drummed (see תפף).

Hiph`il וְהִתְוִ֫יתָ תָו עַלֿ Ezekiel 9:4 set a mark (accusative of congnate meaning with verb) upon.

confession, sacrifice of praise, thanksgiving, offering

A primitive root; to mark out, i.e. (primitive) scratch or (definite) imprint -- scrabble, set (a mark).

וְהִתְוִ֨יתָ וַיְתָיו֙ והתוית ויתיו vayTav vehitVita way·ṯāw wayṯāw wə·hiṯ·wî·ṯā wəhiṯwîṯāInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts