טְרוֹם
𐤈𐤓𐤅𐤌
ṭᵉrôwm
H2958 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
An adverb expressing the idea of 'not yet' or 'before (the occurrence of something),' typically with a strong temporal nuance indicating that an action or state has not yet taken place at a given point in time. Used to refer to something anticipated but not yet realized.
Semantic Range
not yet, before (something occurs), prior to, before (in a temporal sequence)
Root / Etymology
טְרוֹם is a variant of the adverb טֶרֶם, both likely derived from the root טרם, whose exact verbal meaning is uncertain but is related to temporal precedence. The form טְרוֹם likely represents a dialectal or textual variant arising in particular scribal traditions or manuscripts.
Historical & Contextual Notes
טְרוֹם is a rare form, occurring instead of the more common טֶרֶם, primarily in certain books or manuscripts. Its usage is confined to biblical Hebrew literature, where it functions as an adverb to describe actions or conditions pending future realization. Unlike related adverbs such as בְּטֶרֶם (before [something]), טְרוֹם is largely synonymous with טֶרֶם but can reflect regional or textual preferences. The sense of not-yet-completed action is consistent in all occurrences, and standard English translations as 'before' or 'not yet' generally render the sense accurately. There is no significant development or broadened meaning in later biblical periods; it remains a temporal adverb.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
a variation of טֶרֶם; not yet; before.
Bantu Hebrew
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טרם (ṭ-r-m) — to precede, to come before (temporally)
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H2962 | טֶרֶם | beforehand |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2958-01 |
ב/טרום | vtrvm | HR/D |
before | not yet | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2958-01 |
Ruth 3:14 | ב/טרום | vtrvm | HR/D |
before | not yet |