◄ 8576. Tanchumeth ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon Tanchumeth: Comfort, Consolation Original Word: תַּנְחוּמֶת Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Tanchumeth Pronunciation: tan-khoo'-meth Phonetic Spelling: (tan-khoo'-meth) Definition: Comfort, Consolation Meaning: Tanchumeth Word Origin: Derived from the root נָחַם (nacham), which means "to comfort" or "to console." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of comfort is παρακλήσις (paraklēsis), Strong's Greek 3874, which also means "encouragement" or "consolation." Usage: Tanchumeth refers to the concept of comfort or consolation, often in the context of providing solace during times of distress or mourning. It embodies the idea of emotional and spiritual support, reflecting God's compassion and mercy towards His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, comfort was a significant aspect of community life, especially during periods of mourning or hardship. The act of comforting was not only a personal gesture but also a communal responsibility. Comforters would visit those in mourning, offering words of encouragement and support. This practice is deeply rooted in the Hebrew understanding of God as a compassionate and comforting presence, as seen in various Psalms and prophetic writings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from nacham Definition father of Seraiah NASB Translation Tanhumeth (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּנְחֻ֫מֶת proper name, masculine (? LagBN 126 f. thinks feminine) parent of Seraiah, a Hebrew captain, after fall of Jerusalem Jeremiah 40:8 = 2 Kings 25:23 ( Lagl.c. conjecture תסחמת, Egyptian name). נַחְנוּ see אֲנַחְנוּ b above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Tanhumeth For tanchuwm (feminine); Tanchumeth, an Israelite -- Tanhumeth. see HEBREW tanchuwm Forms and Transliterations תַּנְחֻ֜מֶת תנחמת tan·ḥu·meṯ tanChumet tanḥumeṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Kings 25:23 HEB: וּשְׂרָיָ֨ה בֶן־ תַּנְחֻ֜מֶת הַנְּטֹפָתִ֗י וְיַֽאֲזַנְיָ֙הוּ֙ NAS: the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, KJV: the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, INT: and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite and Jaazaniah Jeremiah 40:8 HEB: וּשְׂרָיָ֨ה בֶן־ תַּנְחֻ֜מֶת וּבְנֵ֣י ׀ [עֹופַי NAS: the son of Tanhumeth, and the sons KJV: the son of Tanhumeth, and the sons INT: and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth and the sons Ephai 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 8576 2 Occurrences tan·ḥu·meṯ — 2 Occ.