Hebrew · H3206, H2945

יֶלֶד / טַף

Something born , i.e. a lad or offspring · a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)

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יֶלֶד H3206 something born , i.e. a lad or offspring

Pronunciation yeled

Denotes human offspring from infancy through youth; emphasizes biological origin and dependent status rather than age specificity

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טַף H2945 a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)

Pronunciation ṭap

Collective noun denoting young dependents; emphasizes vulnerability and familial bonds rather than individual identity.

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What does יֶלֶד / טַף (yeled / taf) mean in the Bible?

יֶלֶד · טַף is a Hebrew phrase meaning "children / little ones".

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What does יֶלֶד · טַף mean in the Bible?

יֶלֶד · טַף is a Hebrew phrase meaning "children / little ones".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3206, H2945?

H3206, H2945 is connected to 132 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. children / little ones

Strong's H3206, H2945

Lexical occurrences 132 verses

Source Gloss

children / little ones

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How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

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