טְלַל
𐤈𐤋𐤋
ṭᵉlal
H2927 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To cover, overshadow, or provide shade; used in the context of sheltering or casting a shadow over something, most often referring to physical protection or shielding from sunlight, but occasionally extending to the idea of figurative protection or concealment.
Semantic Range
to cover with shade, to cast a shadow, to overshadow, to protect or shelter by shading, to conceal
Root / Etymology
טְלַל (Aramaic; root ט-ל-ל) derives from an Aramaic verb meaning 'to cover' or 'to provide shade.' The Hebrew root טָלַל (ṭālal) carries a similar sense: 'to cover, overshadow.' The form טְלַל is specifically Aramaic in usage.
Historical & Contextual Notes
טְלַל occurs in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Book of Daniel (e.g., Daniel 4:12, 14, 21, 23). In these contexts, the word describes how a tree's branches provide shade, with an emphasis on the shelter offered to both animals and people. The shade is primarily physical, signifying comfort, protection, and sometimes the influence or expansive reach of the tree (as a metaphor for kingship or empire). In comparison, the Hebrew word צֵל (tzel) commonly means 'shade' or 'shadow,' whereas טְלַל as an Aramaic verb emphasizes the act of shading or covering. English translations as 'shade' or 'shadow' generally capture the literal sense, but may miss nuances of sheltering or protective covering present in the ancient context.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to טָלַל; to cover with shade; have a shadow.
Bantu Hebrew
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טלל (ṭ-l-l) — to cover, to overshadow, to provide shade
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H2919 | טַל | the dew-covering |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2927-01 |
תַּטְלֵ֣ל | tatelel | AVai3fs |
it-gives-shelter | she will cast shade | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2927-01 |
Daniel 4:9 | תַּטְלֵ֣ל | tatelel | AVai3fs |
it-gives-shelter | she will cast shade |