טָֽל
𐤈𐤋
ṭal
dew
Moisture that forms in minute droplets, typically during the night, upon outdoor surfaces such as plants and ground. In wider biblical usage, 'ṭal' refers to natural dew as a meteorological phenomenon and, in figurative and poetic contexts, symbolizes divine blessing, freshness, renewal, vitality, or gentle favor, often contrasted with the barrenness caused by drought or lack of rain.
Judges 6:40 · Word #15
Lexicon H2919
| Lemma | טַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ṭal |
| Strong's | H2919 |
| Definition | Moisture that forms in minute droplets, typically during the night, upon outdoor surfaces such as plants and ground. In wider biblical usage, 'ṭal' refers to natural dew as a meteorological phenomenon and, in figurative and poetic contexts, symbolizes divine blessing, freshness, renewal, vitality, or gentle favor, often contrasted with the barrenness caused by drought or lack of rain. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | dew |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2919-06
dew covering
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun טַל denotes dew, understood etymologically as a thin covering derived from the root idea of shading or covering (טלל). Rendering it "dew covering" preserves both the lexical sense (dew) and the root imagery of a delicate layer spread over surfaces; masculine singular absolute is reflected in the singular form. |
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