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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.

Word: תָּנָהTransliteration: tânâhSaid: taw-naw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

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.

hired 1×yea though they have hired 1×

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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