Strong’s H8462

תְּחִלָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

tchillah

Pronunciation

te-khil-LAH

Definition

Beginning, start, first, chief

Meaning

a commencement, rel, original

Usage

The Hebrew word "techillah" primarily denotes the concept of "beginning" or "start." It is used to describe the initial point of an event, process, or period. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the commencement of something significant, such as a reign, a journey, or a series of events. The term can also imply primacy or preeminence, indicating something that is first in order or importance.

Bible references

Genesis 13:3;Genesis 41:21;Genesis 43:18;Genesis 43:20;Judges 1:1;Judges 20:18;Judges 20:18;Ruth 1:22;2 Samuel 17:9;2 Samuel 21:9;2 Samuel 21:10;2 Kings 17:25;Ezra 4:6;Nehemiah 11:17;Proverbs 9:10;Ecclesiastes 10:13;Isaiah 1:26;Daniel 8:1;Daniel 9:21;Daniel 9:23;Hosea 1:2;Amos 7:1