Strong’s H8479

תַּחַת

Part of speech

Preposition

Transliteration

tachath

Pronunciation

tah'-khath

Definition

under, beneath, instead of, in place of

Meaning

the bottom, below, in lieu of

Usage

The Hebrew word "tachath" is primarily used as a preposition in the Old Testament. It conveys the idea of being "under" or "beneath" something, often in a physical sense. Additionally, it can mean "instead of" or "in place of," indicating substitution or exchange. This dual usage highlights both spatial relationships and the concept of replacement or substitution.

Bible references

Daniel 4:14