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H2910

טֻחָה

ṭuchâh /too-khaw'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom טָחָה (or טוּחַ) in the sense of overlaying
Meaningxlit ṭuwchâh corrected to ṭuchâh; (in the plural only) the kidneys (as being covered); hence (figuratively) the inmost thought
KJV usageinward parts.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of ṭuchâh — 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 word ṭuchâh, represented by H2910, figuratively refers to the inmost thought or inward parts. Derived from a root meaning to overlay, it is used in the plural to denote the kidneys, as they are covered, and by extension, the most hidden aspects of the self. It appears 2 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its biblical usage, H2910 points to the core of a person's being, the place where God desires truth and imparts wisdom. In Psalms, it is the location where God desirest H2654 truth H571, contrasting with outward appearances and highlighting the importance of inner sincerity Psalms 51:6. The book of Job uses the term to question the origin of divine insight, asking who has put H7896 wisdom H2451 into the inward parts H2910, affirming that such understanding comes from God alone Job 38:36.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words clarify the qualities associated with the "inward parts":

  • H2451 chokmâh (wisdom): Defined as "wisdom (in a good sense); skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit," this is the divine quality God places within the inward parts Job 38:36.
  • H571 ʼemeth (truth): Meaning "certainty, truth, trustworthiness," this is what God desires to find in the inward parts, emphasizing sincerity and stability Psalms 51:6.
  • H998 bîynâh (understanding): Meaning "understanding; knowledge, meaning," this faculty is a gift from God, placed alongside wisdom in the heart Job 38:36.

Theological Significance

The theological significance of H2910 centers on the internal nature of a person's relationship with God.

  • The Seat of Sincerity: God's focus is on the "inward parts," where He desirest H2654 truth H571. This shows that genuine faith is a matter of the inner self, not merely external religious practice Psalms 51:6.
  • A Vessel for Divine Wisdom: The inward parts are where God put H7896 or gives H5414 wisdom H2451 and understanding H998. This underscores that true spiritual insight is not humanly generated but is a divine gift Job 38:36.
  • The Locus of Divine Teaching: In the "hidden part," parallel to the "inward parts," God makes a person to know H3045 wisdom. This identifies the core of one's being as the classroom for God's most intimate instruction Psalms 51:6.

Summary

In summary, H2910 ṭuchâh provides a crucial concept in biblical anthropology. While rare, its usage powerfully communicates that the "inward parts" are the focal point of God's work in a person. It is in this hidden, internal space that God demands truth, imparts wisdom, and builds a genuine relationship with humanity, establishing the principle that what is within a person is of greatest importance.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

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Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, 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.

  • טֻּחוֹת

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.

H2654 חָפֵץ a primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased wi H571 אֶמֶת contracted from אָמַן; stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness; assured(-ly), establishment, faithfu H7896 שִׁית a primitive root; to place (in a very wide application); apply, appoint, array, bring, consider, lay (up), let alone, [i H2451 חׇכְמָה from חָכַם; wisdom (in a good sense); skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. H998 בִּינָה from בִּין; understanding; knowledge, meaning, [idiom] perfectly, understanding, wisdom. H5414 נָתַן a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, a

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

Appears in 2 verses across 2 of the 39 books. Most frequent in Job and Psalms (1 verse each); never once in the other 37.

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Every Occurrence

Concordance

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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.