תַּמְרוּר (tam.rur)
tam.rur
signpost
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun tamrur appears only once in the Bible, in Jeremiah 31:21. It refers to guideposts or signposts that mark a path. The exact nature of these markers is uncertain; some sources suggest they might be high heaps of stones set up along a route to help travelers navigate back to their homeland.
This single occurrence carries significant emotional weight. Jeremiah uses the image to urge Israel to remove the old signs and set up new ones, pointing them toward Jerusalem rather than away from it. The word serves as a metaphor for remembering one’s true home and direction during times of exile and confusion.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Life often feels like a journey through unfamiliar terrain, where old habits and past mistakes seem to pull us in directions we no longer wish to take. The word tamrur appears in Jeremiah as a call to set up new signposts, marking a clear path back toward home. It reminds us that when we feel lost or confused, we can look for markers that point us toward our true destination rather than letting old routes define our future.
This image offers comfort during seasons of change. Just as travelers rely on guideposts to find their way, we are invited to set our hearts toward what is right and true. It is a gentle reminder that God provides direction, helping us turn back to the places and relationships that restore our sense of belonging. You do not have to navigate this alone.
May you find peace in knowing that every step taken toward hope is seen and valued. Let these spiritual markers guide your heart with clarity and grace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- guideposts1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- תַּמְרוּרִ֔ים1×
Key Verses
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Jeremiah 31:21
“Set up road signs. Make guideposts. Set your heart toward the highway, even the way by which you went. Turn again, virgin of Israel. Turn again to these your cities.
This verse uses the word to urge a shift from old, misleading paths to new directions that lead back to community and home.