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תְּנוּפָה

𐤕𐤍𐤅𐤐𐤄

tᵉnûwphâh

H8573 noun

SILEX Entry

Root נוף to wave, move back and forth, brandish

Definition

A ritual motion or act of 'waving' or 'lifting up' an object (typically an offering) before YHWH as part of religious ceremonies; by extension, the portion presented in this manner. Denotes both the ceremonial action and the offering subjected to it, most commonly in the context of sacrificial ritual. Semantic range includes the act of presentation, dedication, or public display of an item as part of formal rites.

Semantic Range

ritual presentation or waving of offerings before YHWH, the portion offered in this way, ceremony of dedication involving symbolic motion, public display or sanctification of an object

Root / Etymology

From the root נוּף (n-w-p), meaning 'to wave, move back and forth, brandish.' The noun תְּנוּפָה is a feminine formation denoting the action or result of this gesture. As a technical cultic term, it refers to the motion or the portion 'waved' before the deity.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the ritual system described in the Torah, תְּנוּפָה indicates the formal act of lifting or moving a portion of an offering (such as grain, portions of animal flesh, or priestly dedication elements) before the altar, symbolizing presentation to YHWH and/or transfer of status. The term occurs primarily in Priestly and legal texts (e.g., Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers), often paired with offering terminology (מִנְחָה, זֶבַח). English 'wave offering' somewhat narrows the meaning, as the gesture can involve both lateral and upward movements and carries implications of display, dedication, and sanctification. In post-exilic and later interpretation, the practice of תְּנוּפָה continues, but the significance and ritual details develop further. The concept differs from other cultic motions such as הָרָמָה ('heave offering'), which typically connotes simple lifting, while תְּנוּפָה explicitly involves a demonstrative movement before YHWH as a sign of dedication.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from נוּף; a brandishing (in threat); by implication, tumult; specifically, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings; offering, shaking, wave (offering).

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Root Family

נוף (n-w-p) — to wave, move back and forth, brandish

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4649 מֻפִּים Muppim
H5130 נוּף your waving
H5131 נוֹף Prominent Height
H5299 נָפָה in upland of
H5317 נֹפֶת dripping honey

Word Forms

5 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H8573-03 תְּנוּפָ֖ה tenufah HNcfsa wave offering ritual waving-offering 17
H8573-01 הַ/תְּנוּפָ֗ה hatenufah HTd/Ncfsa of the wave offering the wave-presentation 9
H8573-04 תְּנוּפַ֥ת tenufat HNcfsc a wave offering wave-presentation of 2
H8573-05 תְּנוּפֹת֮ tenufot HNcfpc wave offerings wave-presentations of 1
H8573-02 לִ/תְנוּפָ֖ה litenufah HR/Ncfsa for a wave offering for a wave-presentation 1

Occurrences in Scripture

30 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H8573-03 Exodus 29:24 תְּנוּפָ֖ה tenufah HNcfsa wave offering ritual waving-offering
H8573-03 Exodus 29:26 תְּנוּפָ֖ה tenufah HNcfsa wave offering ritual waving-offering
H8573-01 Exodus 29:27 הַ/תְּנוּפָ֗ה hatenufah HTd/Ncfsa of the wave offering the wave-presentation
H8573-04 Exodus 35:22 תְּנוּפַ֥ת tenufat HNcfsc a wave offering wave-presentation of
H8573-01 Exodus 38:24 הַ/תְּנוּפָ֗ה hatenufah HTd/Ncfsa the wave offering the wave-presentation
H8573-01 Exodus 38:29 הַ/תְּנוּפָ֖ה hatenufah HTd/Ncfsa of the offering the wave-presentation
H8573-03 Leviticus 7:30 תְּנוּפָ֖ה tenufah HNcfsa wave offering ritual waving-offering
H8573-01 Leviticus 7:34 הַ/תְּנוּפָ֜ה hatenufah HTd/Ncfsa of the wave offering the wave-presentation
H8573-03 Leviticus 8:27 תְּנוּפָ֖ה tenufah HNcfsa wave offering ritual waving-offering
H8573-03 Leviticus 8:29 תְנוּפָ֖ה tenufah HNcfsa wave offering ritual waving-offering
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