Strong’s H2912

טָחַן

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

tachan

Pronunciation

tah-khan'

Definition

To grind, crush

Meaning

to grind meal, to be a, concubine

Usage

The Hebrew verb "tachan" primarily means to grind or crush, often in the context of milling grain into flour. This action is essential for producing bread, a staple food in ancient times. The term can also imply the act of crushing or pulverizing in a more general sense.

Bible references

Exodus 32:20;Numbers 11:8;Deuteronomy 9:21;Judges 16:21;Job 31:10;Ecclesiastes 12:3;Isaiah 3:15;Isaiah 47:2