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טוּר

𐤈𐤅𐤓

ṭûwr

H2905 noun

SILEX Entry

Root טור to arrange, align, set in a row

Definition

A linear arrangement, row, or series—most commonly referring to a row of stones, bricks, or other structural components, but also used to describe a succession or series of items set in order. In architectural or construction contexts, it typically denotes a row (e.g., of precious stones on a priestly garment, rows of bricks or stones in a wall). The term may also be employed in certain passages for rows of persons or objects, indicating a regular, ordered sequence.

Semantic Range

row (of stones, jewels, bricks), series of aligned items, linear arrangement, architectural row, sequence

Root / Etymology

Root: טור (ṭ-w-r). The root itself is not clearly attested elsewhere in Biblical Hebrew but is presumed to mean 'to arrange in a line/row' or 'to range' based on related Semitic stems (cf. Aramaic טוּרָא 'mountain, row of stones, heap'). The noun טוּר appears to derive from this root and carries the sense of 'line, row.' Etymology uncertain in Hebrew proper, but the Aramaic cognate informs its likely meaning.

Historical & Contextual Notes

טוּר appears infrequently in the Hebrew Bible, notably in descriptions of the priestly breastpiece (Exod 28:17-20, 39:10-13), where it refers to ordered rows of jewels. Its usage is architectural or descriptive rather than metaphorical, unlike some terms for rows or lines that can have broader figurative uses (cf. שׁוּר 'wall, enclosure'). In later Hebrew and Aramaic, טוּר acquires the meaning 'mountain' or 'row, heap,' reflecting semantic extension in post-biblical periods. English translations like 'row' generally capture the semantic scope well, but the connection to specific arrangement or sequence may be flattened in rendering. The term does not carry independent religious content but is part of technical vocabulary regarding physical arrangement, particularly in sanctuary or ritual contexts. No significant shifts in meaning are attested within the biblical corpus.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from an unused root meaning to range in a regular manner; a row; hence, a wall; row.

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Root Family

טור (ṭ-w-r) — arrange, align, set in a row

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H2906 טוּר to a rocky ridge
H2918 טִירָה the arranged encampments
H3195 יְטוּר and Jetur

Word Forms

6 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H2905-04 טוּרִ֣ים turim HNcmpa rows rows 9
H2905-05 וְ/הַ/טּ֖וּר vehatur HC/Td/Ncmsa and-the-row and the row 6
H2905-03 ט֣וּרֵי turey HNcmpc rows rows of 3
H2905-06 וְ/ט֖וּר vetur HC/Ncmsc and a row and a row of 3
H2905-01 הַ/טּ֖וּר hatur HTd/Ncmsa the row the aligned row 3
H2905-02 ט֗וּר tur HNcmsc row row of 2

Occurrences in Scripture

26 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H2905-04 Exodus 28:17 טוּרִ֣ים turim HNcmpa rows rows
H2905-02 Exodus 28:17 ט֗וּר tur HNcmsc row row of
H2905-01 Exodus 28:17 הַ/טּ֖וּר hatur HTd/Ncmsa the row the aligned row
H2905-05 Exodus 28:18 וְ/הַ/טּ֖וּר vehatur HC/Td/Ncmsa and-the-row and the row
H2905-05 Exodus 28:19 וְ/הַ/טּ֖וּר vehatur HC/Td/Ncmsa and-the-row and the row
H2905-05 Exodus 28:20 וְ/הַ/טּוּר֙ vehatur HC/Td/Ncmsa and the row and the row
H2905-03 Exodus 39:10 ט֣וּרֵי turey HNcmpc rows of rows of
H2905-02 Exodus 39:10 ט֗וּר tur HNcmsc row row of
H2905-01 Exodus 39:10 הַ/טּ֖וּר hatur HTd/Ncmsa the row the aligned row
H2905-05 Exodus 39:11 וְ/הַ/טּ֖וּר vehatur HC/Td/Ncmsa and-the-row and the row
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