Strong's H8566 · Hebrew
תָּנָה
tânâh · /taw-naw'/
Definition
to present (a mercenary inducement), i.e. bargain with (a harlot)
KJV: hire.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תָּנָה across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Hosea2 verses
For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. lovers: Heb. loves
Hosea 8:10Yea, though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather them, and they shall sorrow a little for the burden of the king of princes. sorrow: or, begin a: or, in a little while
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8566 (tânâh) mean?
to present (a mercenary inducement), i.e. bargain with (a harlot)
How many times does H8566 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8566 (תָּנָה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hired.”
How is tânâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8566 is rendered as “hired” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word תָּנָה come from?
a primitive root;