Strong’s H8591
תָּעַע
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
ta`a`
Pronunciation
tah-ah'
Definition
To err, to wander, to go astray
Meaning
to cheat, to maltreat
Usage
The Hebrew verb "ta'a'" primarily conveys the idea of wandering or going astray, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. It is often used to describe the act of straying from a path or losing one's way, which can also extend to moral or spiritual deviation. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it frequently refers to the Israelites' tendency to stray from God's commandments and pursue idolatry or other sinful behaviors.
Bible references
Genesis 27:12;2 Chronicles 36:16