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תָּנָה H8566
H8566 is the Hebrew word תָּנָה, transliterated tânâh and said taw-naw'. The King James Version most often renders it hired.
What it means
to present (a mercenary inducement), i.e. bargain with (a harlot).
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: hire.
Verses using תָּנָה
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Hosea 8:9 · KJV
For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.
Hosea 8:10 · KJV
Yea, 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's H8566 mean?
H8566 is the Hebrew word תָּנָה (tânâh), meaning to present (a mercenary inducement), i.e. bargain with (a harlot).
How is H8566 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it hired (1 time), yea though they have hired (1 time).
How many times does H8566 appear in the Bible?
תָּנָה (tânâh) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H8566 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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