טֻחוֹת (tu.chah)
tu.chah
inner parts
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Hebrew noun tuḥōt refers to the innermost or hidden parts of a person. It describes the deepest recesses of the body, often understood as the seat of emotion and conscience rather than just the physical organs. The word carries a sense of concealment, pointing to what is covered over or out of sight.
In Scripture, this term appears only once, in Job 26:6, where it is paired with Abaddon (the realm of the dead) to illustrate God’s all-seeing knowledge. Here, tuḥōt emphasizes that no hidden depth of human existence escapes divine awareness. The imagery suggests that even the most secret inner regions are laid bare before God.
Its root relates to covering or hiding, reinforcing the idea that these inner parts are not immediately visible to others. Translators often render it as "deep places" or "inward parts," capturing both its physical and metaphorical weight. The word reminds readers that true understanding reaches beyond surface appearances into the concealed core of a person.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word tuḥōt points to the innermost recesses of a person, the hidden depths where emotions and conscience reside. It suggests that there is a core within us that remains concealed from others, yet fully visible to God. This concept offers comfort, reminding you that your private struggles and silent thoughts are known with complete clarity.
In Job 38:36, this term highlights the mystery of human wisdom. It acknowledges that our deepest understanding comes from a source beyond ourselves. Rather than relying solely on outward appearances or surface-level knowledge, we can trust in a God who sees and knows the hidden parts of our hearts.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- in the/ inner parts1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בַּ/טֻּח֣וֹת1×
Key Verses
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Job 38:36
Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the mind?
This verse uses the word to question where true wisdom originates, pointing to divine insight into the human mind's deepest faculties.