טֻחָה
ṭuchâh · too-khaw'
(in the plural only) the kidneys (as being covered); hence (figuratively) the inmost thought
Lexicon
Derivation: from H2909 (טָחָה) (or H2902 (טוּחַ)) in the sense of overlaying;
(in the plural only) the kidneys (as being covered); hence (figuratively) the inmost thought
- (in the plural only) the kidneys (as being covered)
- hence, (figuratively) the inmost thought
Definition from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (1890). Wording is Strong's own, including his etymological notes, which are not separate meanings.
KJV renderings: inward parts.
Letters
- טTet9
Picture: a basket, or something coiled
- Concrete
- basket · coil · snake · container
- Extended
- to surround · to contain · to store · to twist
- חHet8
Picture: courtyard wall or enclosure
- Concrete
- wall · fence · tent wall
- Extended
- to separate · protection · the inside vs. the outside · private
- הHe5
Picture: a person with both arms raised
- Concrete
- a man calling out · a window · breath
- Extended
- behold! · revelation · to reveal · the (definite article)
Possible cultural reading (auto-composed)
to surround and contain › to separate and protect › to reveal, behold
To surround and contain that works to separate and protect that works to reveal, behold.
Interpretive, not lexical. The dictionary sense of טֻחָה above is the attested meaning; this pictographic reading is a tradition about how the sign-shapes may have been heard. Both can be held at once, they are answering different questions.
Usage
2 occurrences · 2 OT · 0 NT · 2 distinct forms