תֶּ֫לַח (te.lach)
te.lach
Telah
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 Telah appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:25 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim. He is identified as the son of Resheph and the father of Tahan, serving as a link in the family line during the period of the Divided Monarchy.
Lexical sources suggest the meaning "vigour" or strength. While the name itself does not carry a narrative role, its inclusion in the chronicler’s list highlights the continuity of the tribe. The brevity of the record underscores how individual names preserve the identity of a larger community across generations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Telah appears only once in Scripture, nestled within a genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7:25. Lexical sources suggest it means 'vigour' or strength. While we have no story attached to him, his inclusion shows that God values every link in the chain of His people.
For your faith, this reminds us that our lives are part of a larger, ongoing story. Even when we feel like just a name on a list, we contribute to the continuity of God's community. Your presence matters in the family of believers, connecting past generations with those yet to come.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Telah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/תֶ֛לַח1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:25
Rephah was his son, Resheph his son, Telah his son, Tahan his son,
This verse records Telah as the son of Resheph and father of Tahan, serving as a specific link in the tribal lineage of Ephraim.