תַּחְבֻּלָה
(Only in plural) properly, steerage (as a management of ropes), i.e. (figuratively) guidance or (by implication) a plan
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What does תַּחְבֻּלָה (tachbulot) mean in the Bible?
תַּחְבֻּלָה (tachbulot) is a Hebrew word meaning "(only in plural) properly, steerage (as a management of ropes), i.e. (figuratively) guidance or (by implication) a plan". (only in plural) properly, steerage (as a management of ropes), i. The term reflects the importance of wise leadership and planning.
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Meaning
Strategic guidance; originally nautical steering metaphor extended to wise counsel and deliberate planning
(only in plural) properly, steerage (as a management of ropes), i.e. (figuratively) guidance or (by implication) a plan BDB: direction Usage: good advice, (wise) counsels.
Why This Word Matters
The term reflects the importance of wise leadership and planning. Proverbs 11:14
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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