Strong’s H8639

תַּרְדֵּמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

tardemah

Pronunciation

tar-day-maw'

Definition

Deep sleep, trance

Meaning

a lethargy, trance

Usage

The term "tardemah" refers to a state of deep sleep or a trance-like condition. It is often used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a divinely induced sleep, typically for the purpose of revelation or significant divine action. This state is more profound than ordinary sleep, often associated with God's intervention or presence.

Bible references

Genesis 2:21;Genesis 15:12;1 Samuel 26:12;Job 4:13;Job 33:15;Proverbs 19:15;Isaiah 29:10