טָרִי
𐤈𐤓𐤉
ṭârîy
H2961 adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Fresh, moist, recently gathered or produced (often of meat): denotes a state of not having dried or aged, sometimes with the nuance of tenderness or susceptibility to rapid decay if not preserved. In certain contexts, indicates that an item is unprocessed or in its original, recently obtained state.
Semantic Range
fresh, moist, tender (of meat or produce), recently gathered or produced, unprocessed, subject to spoilage if not preserved
Root / Etymology
From root טרי (ṭ-r-y), meaning 'to be moist' (unused in biblical Hebrew but attested in later dialects and related Semitic languages). The root conveys the sense of moisture, freshness, or newness, likely reflecting the condition of natural produce or flesh immediately after slaughter or harvest. This adjective is formed directly from the root, with the pattern indicating quality or state.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Used rarely in the Hebrew Bible (e.g., Ezekiel 47:11), טָרִי functions as an adjective describing meat that is freshly slaughtered and not yet salted, cured, or dried. The implication is typically of tenderness and vulnerability to spoilage, not simply 'new' as in 'recent origin.' Unlike חָדָשׁ (ḥādāsh, 'new'), which refers to newness in time or unused state, טָרִי emphasizes freshness in terms of moisture and lack of preservation. The term is rare in biblical literature but finds parallels in rabbinic and later Hebrew (e.g., Mishnaic Hebrew), as well as related cognates in Aramaic and other Semitic languages. Modern translations sometimes obscure the specific reference to moist freshness by rendering it as 'new' or 'putrefying,' but the primary focus is on the texture and recent origin, especially in the context of perishable foods. Usage reflects culinary and ritual concerns of the Israelite world, particularly regarding dietary laws and acceptable sacrificial offerings. The transition of the term into post-biblical Hebrew reflects continuity in its association with food and perishability.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from an unused root apparently meaning to be moist; properly, dripping; hence, fresh (i.e. recently made such); new, putrefying.
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טרי (ṭ-r-y) — to be moist, to be fresh, to be tender
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2961-01 |
טְרִיָּ֑ה | teriyah | HAafsa |
fresh | fresh, moist | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2961-01 |
Judges 15:15 | טְרִיָּ֑ה | teriyah | HAafsa |
fresh | fresh, moist |
H2961-01 |
Isaiah 1:6 | טְרִיָּ֑ה | teriyah | HAafsa |
fresh | fresh, moist |