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H2882

טְבַלְיָהוּ

Ṭᵉbalyâhûw /teb-al-yaw'-hoo/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom טָבַל and יָהּ
MeaningJah has dipped; Tebaljah, an Israelite
KJV usageTebaliah.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Ṭᵉbalyâhûw — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew name Ṭᵉbalyâhûw, represented by H2882, means Jah has dipped. It is the name of an Israelite, Tebaliah, and appears only 1 time across 1 unique verse in the Bible, making its usage highly specific within the scriptural record.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole appearance of H2882 is in a genealogical list in 1 Chronicles. In this context, Tebaliah is identified as "the third" son of Hosah, listed among his family members who were gatekeepers 1 Chronicles 26:11. His mention serves to document the lineage of this particular Levitical family, placing him precisely within the historical record of Israel.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words appear alongside Ṭᵉbalyâhûw in its only context, defining his familial relationships:

  • H2518 Chilqîyâh (Hilkiah): Meaning "portion of Jah," this is the name of Tebaliah's brother, listed as "the second" son of Hosah 1 Chronicles 26:11.
  • H1121 bên (son): This word, meaning "a son (as a builder of the family name)," establishes Tebaliah's direct relationship to his father, Hosah 1 Chronicles 26:11.
  • H251 ʼâch (brother): Defined as "a brother," this term clarifies the kinship among the sons of Hosah mentioned in the verse 1 Chronicles 26:11.

Theological Significance

The theological significance of H2882 is primarily derived from the meaning of the name itself and its context.

  • Theophoric Naming: The name Ṭᵉbalyâhûw is a direct expression of faith, combining a verb ("dipped") with "Jah," a form of God's name. This practice of creating names that honor or describe God ("Jah has dipped") was a way to embed religious devotion into personal identity.
  • Preservation of Lineage: The inclusion of Tebaliah in the biblical record, though brief, emphasizes the scriptural importance of genealogy. His position as one of the "sons and brethren of Hosah" 1 Chronicles 26:11 contributes to the carefully maintained family lines that establish heritage and roles within Israel.

Summary

In summary, H2882 is a specific proper name, Tebaliah, whose singular appearance is in a genealogical record. While the individual is not a major figure, his name carries the theological weight of its meaning, Jah has dipped. His inclusion in scripture 1 Chronicles 26:11 serves as a clear example of the value placed on documenting lineage and the Israelite custom of integrating faith into personal identity through naming.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

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Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H2518 חִלְקִיָּה or חִלְקִיָּהוּ; from חֵלֶק and יָהּ; portion of Jah; Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites; Hillkiah. H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H251 אָח a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.