Strong’s H8476

תַּחַשׁ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

tachash

Pronunciation

tah-khash

Definition

Dolphin, porpoise, or fine leather

Meaning

a, animal with fur, a species of antelope

Usage

The term "tachash" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a type of skin or leather used in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The exact nature of the animal or material referred to by "tachash" is debated, with suggestions ranging from a marine animal like a dolphin or porpoise to a land animal with fine, durable skin.

Bible references

Exodus 25:5;Exodus 26:14;Exodus 35:7;Exodus 35:23;Exodus 36:19;Exodus 39:34;Numbers 4:6;Numbers 4:8;Numbers 4:10;Numbers 4:11;Numbers 4:12;Numbers 4:14;Numbers 4:25;Ezekiel 16:10