Strong's H2881 · Hebrew
טָבַל
ṭâbal · /taw-bal'/
Definition
to dip, to immerse
KJV: dip, plunge.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered טָבַל across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis1 verse
Leviticus6 verses
And the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle of the blood seven times before the LORD, before the vail of the sanctuary.
Leviticus 4:17And the priest shall dip his finger in some of the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD, even before the vail.
Leviticus 9:9And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the altar:
Leviticus 14:6As for the living bird, he shall take it, and the cedar wood, and the scarlet, and the hyssop, and shall dip them and the living bird in the blood of the bird that was killed over the running water:
Leviticus 14:16And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD:
Leviticus 14:51And he shall take the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the scarlet, and the living bird, and dip them in the blood of the slain bird, and in the running water, and sprinkle the house seven times:
Deuteronomy1 verse
2 Kings2 verses
Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.
2 Kings 8:15And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took a thick cloth, and dipped it in water, and spread it on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2881 (ṭâbal) mean?
to dip, to immerse
How many times does H2881 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2881 (טָבַל) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dip.”
How is ṭâbal translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2881 is rendered as “dip” (8×), “dipped” (6×), “plunge” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word טָבַל come from?
a primitive root;