תָּכָה
𐤕𐤊𐤄
tâkâh
H8497 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To spread out or stretch oneself, to settle or encamp; in certain contexts, to place oneself or to lie down, typically for the purpose of resting or establishing a temporary habitation.
Semantic Range
to spread out (oneself or objects), to encamp, to settle or lie down, to sit or establish a temporary camp
Root / Etymology
Root: תכה (t-k-h). The root connotes the idea of spreading out or stretching, likely from the ancient practice of spreading a tent or laying oneself down. The form appears archaic and is considered rare, with possible connections to parallel Semitic roots indicating spreading or stretching.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The verb תָּכָה (tâkâh) is extremely rare in the Hebrew Bible and appears in only a handful of passages, including poetic or archaic texts. It is typically used in contexts suggesting encampment, rest, or establishing a temporary dwelling—often echoing pastoral or nomadic life. Later Hebrew employed other roots (e.g., חנה) more commonly for encamping, suggesting תָּכָה became archaic. English translations often render the term as 'encamp' or 'sit down,' but its sense is more vivid, evoking the physical act of spreading oneself or one's possessions. It is distinct from verbs meaning 'to dwell' (ישׁב) or 'to rest/make camp' (חנה), and its use may indicate older, possibly pre-monarchic Israelite lifestyle and terminology.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
a primitive root; to strew, i.e. encamp; sit down.
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תכה (t-k-h) — to spread out, to stretch, to settle temporarily
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8497-01 |
תֻּכּ֣וּ | tuku | HVPp3cp |
sat down | were spread out | were spread out | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8497-01 |
Deuteronomy 33:3 | תֻּכּ֣וּ | tuku | HVPp3cp |
sat down | were spread out | were spread out |