תֹּר
tor (H8449)
turtledove
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "tor" (Strong's number H8449) is defined as a turtledove. This bird is likely being referenced in a symbolic or metaphorical context given its occurrence in the Bible. The 14 instances of this word suggest it holds some significance across various contexts. The frequency and occurrences of "tor" indicate it's not just a direct description of the bird, but possibly a representation or embodiment of certain qualities. Its presence in the biblical text may highlight themes related to love, devotion, or gentleness, as these might be associated with the turtledove's behaviors or characteristics. Further study is needed to unpack its specific meaning and usage in each context. The use of "tor" to represent a living creature might also underscore its connection to human emotions, actions, or relationships – pointing to a relationship with the natural world that is intrinsic to understanding the biblical content.
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He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.”
“ ‘If his offering to Yahweh is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall offer his offering from turtledoves or of young pigeons.
“ ‘If he can’t afford a lamb, then he shall bring his trespass offering for that in which he has sinned, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, to Yahweh; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering.
“ ‘But if he can’t afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then he shall bring as his offering for that in which he has sinned, one tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering. He shall put no oil on it, and he shall not put any frankincense on it, for it is a sin offering.
“ ‘When the days of her purification are completed for a son or for a daughter, she shall bring to the priest at the door of the Tent of Meeting, a year old lamb for a burnt offering, and a young pigeon or a turtledove, for a sin offering.
If she cannot afford a lamb, then she shall take two turtledoves or two young pigeons: the one for a burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering. The priest shall make atonement for her, and she shall be clean.’ ”
and two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to afford; and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering.
He shall offer one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, which ever he is able to afford,
“ ‘On the eighth day he shall take two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, and come before Yahweh to the door of the Tent of Meeting, and give them to the priest.
On the eighth day she shall take two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, and bring them to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting.
On the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the door of the Tent of Meeting.
Don’t deliver the soul of your dove to wild beasts. Don’t forget the life of your poor forever.
The flowers appear on the earth. The time of the singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.
Yes, the stork in the sky knows her appointed times. The turtledove, the swallow, and the crane observe the time of their coming; but my people don’t know Yahweh’s law.