Strong's Hebrew: 2949. טִפֻּחִים (tippuchim) -- Apples

Strong's Lexicon

tippuchim: Apples

Original Word: טִפֻּח
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tippuch
Pronunciation: tip-poo-kheem'
Phonetic Spelling: (tip-pookh')
Definition: Apples
Meaning: nursing

Word Origin: Derived from the root טָפַח (taphach), meaning "to spread" or "to plaster."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "tippuchim," the concept of apples or similar fruits can be related to the Greek word μήλον (mēlon), which also means apple or fruit.

Usage: The term "tippuchim" refers to apples or apple-like fruits. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is often associated with beauty, fragrance, and delight. The word is used metaphorically to convey pleasantness and desirability.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, apples were considered a symbol of love and beauty. The climate of the region was suitable for growing various fruits, including those that were similar to modern apples. The apple tree, with its fragrant blossoms and sweet fruit, was often used in poetry and literature to evoke images of love and abundance. In the Song of Solomon, apples are used to describe the beauty and allure of the beloved, reflecting the cultural appreciation for this fruit.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from taphach
Definition
tenderly cared for
NASB Translation
born healthy (1), who were born healthy (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

טִמֻּחִים noun masculine plural abstract dandling, עֹלֲלֵי ׳ט Lamentations 2:20.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

span long

From taphach; nursing -- span long.

see HEBREW taphach

Forms and Transliterations

טִפֻּחִ֔ים טפחים ṭip·pu·ḥîm tippuChim ṭippuḥîm

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