Strong’s H8565

תַּן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

tan

Pronunciation

tan

Definition

Jackal, dragon, or sea monster

Meaning

a monster, a sea-serpent, a jackal

Usage

The Hebrew word "tan" is often translated as "jackal" in modern English versions of the Bible. It is used to describe creatures that inhabit desolate and deserted places. In some contexts, it is also translated as "dragon" or "sea monster," reflecting the ancient Near Eastern imagery of chaos and wilderness.