Biblica Analytica

תִּפְלָה

tiph.lah (H8604)

folly

3 verses 2 books OT 3 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The word "tiphlah" (H8604) is a Hebrew term that conveys the idea of folly or foolish behavior. It is derived from the root "tiphal," which is likely to be connected to the concept of twisting or turning, possibly implying a change or deviation from wisdom. This word appears three times in the Hebrew Bible and its usage is generally negative, implying a lack of prudence or discernment. In its short definition, "tiphlah" is directly translated to folly, suggesting that it refers to actions or decisions driven by irrational or ill-conceived thinking. Given its limited occurrences, it seems that "tiphlah" is a specific and particular concept in the Hebrew thought system, perhaps referring to a narrow range of situations or behaviors.

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Job 1:22

In all this, Job didn’t sin, nor charge God with wrongdoing.

Job 24:12

From out of the populous city, men groan. The soul of the wounded cries out, yet God doesn’t regard the folly.

Jeremiah 23:13

“I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria. They prophesied by Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.