Definition
a primitive root; to suspend; figuratively (through hesitation) to be uncertain; by implication (of mental dependence) to habituate
Traditional renderings: be bent, hang (in doubt).
Traditional renderings: be bent, hang (in doubt).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders תָּלָא:
- ἵστημιhistēmi“to stand”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Deuteronomy 28:66תְּלֻאִ֥ים · will hang in doubtSo your life will hang in doubt before you, and you will be afraid night and day, never certain of survival.
- Hosea 11:7תְלוּאִ֖ים · are bentMy people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to the Most High, He will by no means exalt them.