Strong’s H8580
תַּנְשֶׁמֶת
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
tanshemeth
Pronunciation
tin-sheh'-meth
Definition
Mole, chameleon, or owl (depending on context)
Meaning
a hard breather, two unclean creatures, a lizard and a, bird, the tree-toad and the water-hen
Usage
The Hebrew word "tinshemeth" is used in the Old Testament to refer to certain unclean animals. The exact identification of these animals is debated, but it is generally understood to refer to creatures that were considered unclean under the Mosaic Law. The term is used in the context of dietary laws, where certain animals are prohibited for consumption by the Israelites.
Bible references
Leviticus 11:18;Leviticus 11:30;Deuteronomy 14:16