Strong’s H2930

טָמֵא

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

tame'

Pronunciation

tah-MAY

Definition

To be unclean, defile

Meaning

to be foul

Usage

The Hebrew verb "tame" primarily means to be or become unclean, defiled, or impure. It is used extensively in the Old Testament to describe a state of ritual impurity, which could result from various causes such as contact with a corpse, certain diseases, or moral transgressions. The concept of uncleanness is central to the Levitical laws, where it denotes a condition that separates individuals from the holiness required to approach God.

Bible references

Genesis 34:5;Genesis 34:13;Genesis 34:27;Leviticus 5:3;Leviticus 11:24;Leviticus 11:24;Leviticus 11:25;Leviticus 11:26;Leviticus 11:27;Leviticus 11:28;Leviticus 11:31;Leviticus 11:32;Leviticus 11:32;Leviticus 11:33;Leviticus 11:34;Leviticus 11:34;Leviticus 11:35;Leviticus 11:36;Leviticus 11:39;Leviticus 11:40;Leviticus 11:40;Leviticus 11:43;Leviticus 11:44;Leviticus 12:2;Leviticus 12:2