Strong’s H2893

טָהֱרָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

tohorah

Pronunciation

tah-o-RAW

Definition

Purity, Cleanness

Meaning

ceremonial purification, moral purity

Usage

The term "tahorah" primarily denotes a state of ritual purity or cleanness, often in a ceremonial or moral context. It is used to describe the condition required for participation in religious activities and worship in ancient Israel. The concept of purity is central to the Levitical laws, which outline various states of impurity and the necessary rituals for purification.

Bible references

Leviticus 12:4;Leviticus 12:4;Leviticus 12:5;Leviticus 12:6;Leviticus 13:7;Leviticus 13:35;Leviticus 14:2;Leviticus 14:23;Leviticus 14:32;Leviticus 15:13;Numbers 6:9;1 Chronicles 23:28;2 Chronicles 30:19;Nehemiah 12:45;Ezekiel 44:26