תִּנְיָנוּת (tin.ya.nut)
tin.ya.nut
second time
A:AdvQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- A:Adv
Word Overview
The term tinyanut is an Aramaic adverb meaning "the second time" or "again." It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in Daniel 2:7, where it functions as a straightforward temporal marker within the king’s decree.
Its form derives from the root for "two," linking it directly to the concept of repetition or a subsequent event. In this specific context, it emphasizes the urgency of Nebuchadnezzar’s demand, indicating that failure to interpret the dream would result in punishment on a second occasion, reinforcing the finality of the king’s patience.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word tinyanut appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, marking a moment of high tension in Daniel 2. Nebuchadnezzar had already given his wise men one chance to reveal and interpret his dream. When they asked for the dream itself, he responded with this phrase, signaling that their patience was exhausted. It serves as a stark reminder that divine wisdom often arrives when human options run out.
For your faith life, this word highlights the shift from human effort to divine revelation. The king’s demand for a second attempt underscores that no amount of cleverness can solve every mystery. Instead, we are invited to trust in God who reveals what is hidden. This single occurrence reminds us that God’s timing and methods are beyond our control, yet perfectly suited for His purposes.
When you face situations where answers seem impossible, remember that God is not limited by first attempts or human limitations. He can bring clarity when all other doors close. This word points to a God who values truth over tradition and revelation over speculation. Let this encourage you to seek Him with humility, knowing that He provides what we cannot find on our own.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- a second [time]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- תִנְיָנ֖וּת1×
Key Verses
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Daniel 2:7
They answered the second time and said, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.”
This occurrence marks the king’s final warning that failure to provide the dream itself will result in punishment, emphasizing the shift from human wisdom to divine revelation.