What does טָרַד mean in the Bible?
טָרַד is a Hebrew word meaning "to drive on ; figuratively, to follow close".
Hebrew · H2956
טָרַד
To drive on ; figuratively, to follow close
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טָרַדH2956
What does טָרַד mean in the Bible?
טָרַד is a Hebrew word meaning "to drive on ; figuratively, to follow close".
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How does the BSB render H2956?
The BSB source-word alignment has 2 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include A constant (1), is like a constant (1).
Where does טָרַד appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Proverbs 19:13. Its strongest book concentrations include Proverbs (2).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders ItA constant1×Proverbs 27:15
is like a constant1×Proverbs 19:13
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Usage map
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First aligned rowProverbs 19:13
Aligned rows2
Books represented1
Proverbs2
Source forms
ט֭וֹרֵד1xṭō·w·rêḏProverbs 27:15
טֹ֝רֵ֗ד1xṭō·rêḏProverbs 19:13
Parsing patterns
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular2xProverbs 19:13, Proverbs 27:15
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. to drive on ; figuratively, to follow close
Source Gloss
to drive on ; figuratively, to follow close
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
to drive on; figuratively, to follow close BDB: pursue Usage: continual.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups1Aligned forms2
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense2×
Participle activeProv 19:13 · Prov 27:152×
Word Origins
טָרַד is a primitive root - no further derivation.
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