Strong's Lexicon
tala: To patch, to mend
Original Word:טָלָא
Part of Speech:Verb
Transliteration:tala'
Pronunciation:tah-LAH
Phonetic Spelling:(taw-law')
Definition:To patch, to mend
Meaning:to cover with pieces, to spot, variegate
Word Origin:A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:The Greek equivalent concept can be found in Strong's Greek Dictionary under entries like G1911 (ἐπιβάλλω, epiballō) which can mean to put on or to patch, as used in the New Testament parables about new cloth on old garments.
Usage:The Hebrew verb "tala" primarily means to patch or mend something, often referring to the act of repairing garments or other materials. It conveys the idea of restoring something to a functional or presentable state by covering up holes or tears.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israelite society, clothing was a valuable commodity, often handmade and time-consuming to produce. As such, garments were mended rather than discarded when they became worn or torn. The act of patching was a common practice, reflecting a culture of resourcefulness and stewardship. This practice also symbolized restoration and renewal, themes prevalent throughout the biblical narrative.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origina prim. root
Definitionto patch, spot
NASB Translationpatched (1), spotted (6), various colors (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[] (Late Hebrew
id., patch) —
Passive participleGenesis 30:32 (twice in verse);Genesis 30:33; pluralGenesis 30:35;Genesis 30:39;Ezekiel 16:16; )Genesis 30:35; chiefly ofspotted, variegated sheep and goats (Jacob & Laban); "" ,Genesis 30:32 (twice in verse);Genesis 30:33,35; ""Genesis 30:35; "" both,Genesis 30:39 (all J); of high places,variegated (gaily-coloured shrines)Ezekiel 16:16.
Participlepatched, of sandalsJoshua 9:5 (JE).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
clouted, with divers colors, spotted
A primitive root; properly, to cover with pieces; i.e. (by implication) to spot or variegate (as tapestry) -- clouted, with divers colours, spotted.
Forms and Transliterations
וְהַטְּלֻאִ֗ים וְהַטְּלֻאֹ֔ת וְטָל֗וּא וְטָל֜וּא וְטָל֥וּא וּטְלֻאִֽים׃ וּמְטֻלָּאוֹת֙ והטלאים והטלאת וטלאים׃ וטלוא ומטלאות טְלֻא֔וֹת טלאות ṭə·lu·’ō·wṯ ṭəlu’ōwṯ teluot ū·mə·ṭul·lā·’ō·wṯ ū·ṭə·lu·’îm ūməṭullā’ōwṯ umetullaOt ūṭəlu’îm uteluIm vehatteluIm vehatteluOt vetaLu wə·haṭ·ṭə·lu·’îm wə·haṭ·ṭə·lu·’ōṯ wə·ṭā·lū wəhaṭṭəlu’îm wəhaṭṭəlu’ōṯ wəṭālū
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