תַּאֲרֵעַ
𐤕𐤀𐤓𐤏
Taarea
H8390 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Taʼărêaʻ is a personal name referring to a specific Israelite individual, attested as a descendant in genealogy lists from the monarchy period. As a proper noun, it designates a person and not a descriptive term, title, or appellative. The meaning of the name itself is uncertain; it appears only as a name and not as a common noun or verb elsewhere in the Hebrew Bible.
Semantic Range
individual Israelite personal name, used only as a name in genealogies; no common noun usage; meaning beyond personal identification unattested
Root / Etymology
Etymology uncertain; likely derived from the root ערע (ʿ-r-ʿ), but with unclear relation or meaning. The final form utilizes a theophoric or archaic element in its structure, but its significance is no longer transparent. It bears some resemblance to related names such as תַּחְרֵעַ (Taḥrēaʿ), suggesting possible parallel constructions within Israelite onomastics.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Taʼărêaʻ appears in 1 Chronicles 8:27 as a member of the Benjaminite genealogy, in the list of descendants of Shashak. This context places the name firmly in the monarchic period genealogical tradition. The name's formation is evidently peculiar and shares characteristics with other rare biblical names ending in -רע (rêʿaʿ) or with similar root structures. The Septuagint and later traditions transliterate or adapt the name without attributing additional meaning. No direct evidence links the name to any functional meaning beyond its use as an identifier. English translations typically transliterate the name (e.g., Taarea, Taareah), without interpretation. See also תַּחְרֵעַ (H8476), which appears in similar genealogical contexts and displays a related morphology.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
perhaps from אֲרַע; Taarea, an Israelite; Tarea. See תַּחְרֵעַ.
Bantu Hebrew
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ערע (ʿ-r-ʿ) — uncertain; possibly expose, dislodge, shake
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8390-01 |
וְ/תַאְרֵ֥עַ | vetaerea | HC/Np |
and Tarea | and Taʾareaʿ | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8390-01 |
1 Chronicles 8:35 | וְ/תַאְרֵ֥עַ | vetaerea | HC/Np |
and Tarea | and Taʾareaʿ |