טִיחַ
𐤈𐤉𐤇
ṭîyach
H2915 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A physical substance applied as a covering layer, most commonly referring to plaster or coating material used in construction or repair of walls; also refers more generally to the act or result of applying such a covering. The term can specifically denote a plaster coat used to cover masonry, sometimes in the context of concealment or insufficient building practices.
Semantic Range
plaster, mortar, daubing, a layer of coating applied to walls, figurative sense of false covering or superficial concealment
Root / Etymology
Root: טוח (ṭ-w-ḥ), meaning 'to smear, plaster, cover with a coating.' טִיחַ (ṭîaḥ) is a noun form derived from this root, denoting the substance or result involved in the smearing or plastering process.
Historical & Contextual Notes
טִיחַ appears in prophetic and post-exilic texts (notably Ezekiel 13:10–15 and Ezekiel 22:28), often associated with negative imagery, such as the application of a superficial or deceptive covering over flaws (as with faulty walls). The term does not necessarily refer to the material composition (e.g., lime vs. clay) but rather to the function as a covering or coating. English translations often render it as 'plaster,' 'mortar,' or 'whitewash,' but these may obscure its broader semantic field, including the figurative sense of superficiality or concealment of defects. In some passages, it is distinguished from structurally sound building materials, highlighting its potential for use in criticism of false security or misleading practices. The root טוח is relatively rare and appears with a focus on application or covering rather than the manufacturing of the building material itself.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from (the equiv. of) טוּחַ; mortar or plaster; daubing.
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טוח (ṭ-w-ḥ) — to smear, to plaster, to cover with a coating
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2915-01 |
הַ/טִּ֖יחַ | haticha | HTd/Ncmsa |
the-plaster | the plaster-coat | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2915-01 |
Ezekiel 13:12 | הַ/טִּ֖יחַ | haticha | HTd/Ncmsa |
the-plaster | the plaster-coat |