Strong’s H2933
טָמָה
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
tamah
Pronunciation
tah-MAY
Definition
To become unclean, to defile
Meaning
to be impure
Usage
The Hebrew verb "tamah" primarily means to become unclean or to defile oneself. It is often used in the context of ritual impurity, which could be caused by various actions or conditions, such as contact with a dead body, certain diseases, or eating unclean foods. The concept of uncleanness in the Hebrew Bible is closely tied to the holiness code, where being clean or unclean affects one's ability to participate in religious activities and community life.
Bible references
Leviticus 11:43;Job 18:3