טָבַל
To dip , to immerse
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What does טָבַל (ṭābal) mean in the Bible?
טָבַל (ṭābal) is a Hebrew word meaning "to dip , to immerse". to dip, to immerse BDB: dip Usage: dip, plunge.
Meaning
To immerse wholly into liquid; in ritual contexts, connotes purification and consecration rather than mere contact
to dip, to immerse BDB: dip Usage: dip, plunge.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 1×
Biblical Occurrences
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Showing 8 of 16 occurrences in the biblical text.