Strong’s H8568

תַּנָה

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

tannah

Pronunciation

tan-naw'

Definition

Jackal

Meaning

a female jackal

Usage

The Hebrew word "tannah" refers to a type of wild animal, commonly understood to be a jackal. In the biblical context, jackals are often associated with desolation and wilderness. They are scavengers, typically found in deserted or ruined places, symbolizing desolation and abandonment.

Bible references

Lamentations 4:3;Malachi 1:3