תְּחִנָּה (te.chin.nah)
te.chin.nah
Tehinnah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Tehinnah appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:12 as a member of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as the son of Eshton and the father of Ir-nahash, placing him within the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy period. Beyond this single mention, no further narrative details about his life are provided in Scripture.
Linguistically, the name derives from the root meaning "supplication" or "favor." It reflects a common biblical practice of embedding prayers or desires into personal names, similar to how names like Hannah or Zechariah carry theological weight. In this context, Tehinnah likely signifies a plea for divine grace or mercy, marking the individual as one associated with petition.
Its rarity makes it a unique data point in Judahite onomastics. While most biblical names emphasize God's actions or attributes, this name highlights the human posture of asking. It stands as a quiet reminder that even in genealogical lists, where individuals might seem anonymous, their names often preserve the spiritual aspirations of their families.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Tehinnah appears only once in Scripture, tucked into a genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4:12. It means "supplication" or "favor." This brief mention reminds us that our prayers are never lost, even when they seem small or forgotten.
Genealogies often feel like long lists of names, but each one carries meaning. Tehinnah’s name suggests a heart turned toward God in request. It shows that asking for grace is a valid and honored part of faith. We can trust that God hears every plea, no matter how quiet it may be.
When you feel unseen or unheard, remember this name. Your requests matter to Him. He values the posture of your heart more than the volume of your voice. Let this encourage you to bring your needs to Him with confidence and peace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Tehinnah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- תְּחִנָּ֖ה1×