טָרִי (ta.ri)
ta.ri
fresh
H:A-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:A-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew adjective ṭārî conveys the sense of being fresh, new, or unspoiled. It describes something in a state of vitality, untouched by decay or age. This word appears only twice in the Old Testament, making its usage quite rare and specific.
In Judges 19:5, it modifies the term for "bread," indicating provisions that are fresh rather than stale. Similarly, Isaiah 43:18 uses it to describe "things" or events that are new and not yet old. The contrast is implicit but clear: ṭārî stands against what is withered, expired, or past its prime.
Its root likely relates to the idea of flowing or being moist, which supports the imagery of freshness. Translators typically render it as "fresh" or "new," capturing the immediate physical quality that points to life and readiness.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word ṭārî describes something fresh, new, and unspoiled. It carries a sense of vitality and readiness, untouched by decay or age. In Judges 15:15, it modifies the term for "bread," indicating provisions that are fresh rather than stale. Similarly, Isaiah 43:18 uses it to describe "things" or events that are new and not yet old.
This rare word reminds us of God's power to bring life where there was none. When we face situations that feel worn out or past their prime, this imagery points to a fresh start. It is an invitation to trust in His ability to renew what seems broken or finished.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- fresh2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- טְרִיָּ֑ה2×
Key Verses
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Judges 15:15
He found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, put out his hand, took it, and struck a thousand men with it.
This occurrence highlights God's provision of strength and resources at the exact moment Samson needed them most.