Tâʼam — H8382

Definition

verb

to be (causatively, make) twinned, i.e. (figuratively) duplicate or (architectural) jointed

1. to be double, be joined
1. (Qal) to be double
2. (Hiphil) to bear twins

Usually translated as

coupled, bear twins

Origin

a primitive root; to be complete; but used only as denominative from H8380,

• Derived from Tâʼôwm (H8380)

Greek equivalents

• ísos (G2470)

Occurrences

Tâʼam occurs 6 times in 4 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Exodus (2), Song of Songs (2)

• Exodus 26:24 — And they shall be coupled together beneath, and they shall be coupled together above the head of it unto one ring: thus shall it be for them both; they shall be for the two corners.
• Exodus 26:24 — And they shall be coupled together beneath, and they shall be coupled together above the head of it unto one ring: thus shall it be for them both; they shall be for the two corners.
• Exodus 36:29 — And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at the head thereof, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both the corners.
• Exodus 36:29 — And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at the head thereof, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both the corners.
• Song of Songs 4:2 — Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which came up from the washing; whereof every one bear twins (מַתְאִימ֔וֹת), and none is barren among them.
• Song of Songs 6:6 — Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins (מַתְאִימ֔וֹת), and there is not one barren among them.