טַלְטֵלָה
𐤈𐤋𐤈𐤋𐤄
ṭalṭêlâh
H2925 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A state of being cast away, instability, or state of being shaken or made to wander; figuratively, a sense of being tossed about as in instability, restlessness, or dispossession, often with reference to being removed from a place or position of stability.
Semantic Range
being cast away, instability, restlessness, condition of being tossed, state of being unsettled or removed, (figuratively) rejection or humiliation
Root / Etymology
From the root טוּל (tul), 'to hurl, cast, toss.' טַלְטֵלָה is a nominal form derived with a pattern suggesting a state or quality, thus indicating the condition resulting from being hurled or tossed.
Historical & Contextual Notes
טַלְטֵלָה occurs primarily in prophetic literature, notably in Isaiah 22:17, where it denotes a state of instability or being tossed about, used metaphorically for someone who is forcibly removed or displaced from an office or place. In this context, it refers to the removal and humiliation of a Judahite official—being cast out or subjected to a fate of instability and wandering. The term does not primarily refer to formal captivity (as with גָּלוּת 'exile') but rather to the condition of being forcibly made unstable, displaced, or unsettled. English translations often render the word as 'violently toss,' 'overthrow,' or less specifically as 'captivity,' but the nuance of instability and removal from a secure state is often lost in translation. This sense differs from straightforward exile or imprisonment; the core idea concerns dislocation and the resulting condition of being unsettled—physically or metaphorically. There are no significant developments or shifts in meaning attested across periods, as its usage is rare and contextually anchored in prophetic literature.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from טוּל; overthrow or rejection; captivity.
Bantu Hebrew
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טול (ṭ-w-l) — to hurl, toss, throw
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2925-01 |
טַלְטֵלָ֖ה | taletelah | HNcfsa |
a hurling | state of being tossed | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2925-01 |
Isaiah 22:17 | טַלְטֵלָ֖ה | taletelah | HNcfsa |
a hurling | state of being tossed |