תַּגְמוּל (tag.mul)
tag.mul
benefit
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun tagmul appears only once in the Bible, in Psalm 116:12. It refers to a benefit or an act of grace received from God. The psalmist uses it to describe the good things God has done for him, prompting a response of gratitude.
Its root relates to recompense or reward, but here it emphasizes the gracious nature of the gift rather than a strict transaction. It captures the sense of a favor that is freely given, highlighting the personal relationship between the worshiper and God who provides such blessings.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Psalm 116 asks a simple but profound question: what can we offer God in return for all He has done? The Hebrew word tagmul points to the benefits, favors, and acts of grace we receive from Him. It reminds us that our blessings are gifts, not wages earned by our own effort.
When you feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, remember that God’s kindness is freely given. You do not need to perform perfectly to be loved. Instead, this word invites you to respond with gratitude and trust, knowing that every good thing in your life comes from His generous heart.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- benefits/ his1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- תַּגְמוּל֥וֹ/הִי1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 116:12
What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?
This verse uses tagmul to frame the psalmist's entire response of gratitude, asking what return is due for God's accumulated benefits.