טוֹב
tov (H2896B)
good
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "tov" (Strong's number: H2896B) is a simple term that conveys the concept of "good". At its core, "tov" suggests an affirmative quality that is often associated with what is morally upright, proper, or desirable. This "good" isn't just a positive feeling or pleasure, but rather a sense of alignment with what is right and just. Its frequency in the Bible (90 occurrences) underscores the significance of this concept in ancient Jewish thought. "Tov" is used across various contexts to describe righteous actions, favorable outcomes, and pleasing relationships. Its use in various genres of biblical texts, including poetry, history, and prophecy, also highlights its broad applicability. In essence, "tov" serves as a foundational concept that underpins discussions of morality, ethics, and proper conduct. The semantic domain of "tov" is nestled within the broader categories of Sin & Righteousness, indicating that this concept is deeply intertwined with the biblical narratives of justice, morality, and God's involvement in human affairs. By examining "tov" within its semantic domain, we can gain a deeper understanding of the biblical authors' perspective on what it means to live a virtuous life and the consequences of deviating from it.
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Out of the ground Yahweh God made every tree to grow that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food, including the tree of life in the middle of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
but you shall not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.”
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took some of its fruit, and ate. Then she gave some to her husband with her, and he ate it, too.
Yahweh God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand, and also take of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever—”
that you will do us no harm, as we have not touched you, and as we have done to you nothing but good, and have sent you away in peace.’ You are now the blessed of Yahweh.”
It shall be, if you go with us—yes, it shall be—that whatever good Yahweh does to us, we will do the same to you.”
Moreover your little ones, whom you said would be captured or killed, your children, who today have no knowledge of good or evil, shall go in there. I will give it to them, and they shall possess it.
Yahweh commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear Yahweh our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as we are today.
to keep Yahweh’s commandments and statutes, which I command you today for your good?
You shall rejoice in all the good which Yahweh your God has given to you, and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the foreigner who is among you.
Behold, I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and evil.
“Now therefore, if you have dealt truly and righteously, in that you have made Abimelech king, and if you have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done to him according to the deserving of his hands
But Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the sheep, of the cattle, and of the fat calves, and the lambs, and all that was good, and were not willing to utterly destroy them; but everything that was vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly.
Then your servant said, ‘Please let the word of my lord the king bring rest; for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad. May Yahweh, your God, be with you.’ ”
I am eighty years old, today. Can I discern between good and bad? Can your servant taste what I eat or what I drink? Can I hear the voice of singing men and singing women any more? Why then should your servant be a burden to my lord the king?
While he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came; and Adonijah said, “Come in; for you are a worthy man, and bring good news.”
Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
However I didn’t believe the words until I came and my eyes had seen it. Behold, not even half was told me! Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard.
“Now therefore arise, Yahweh God, into your resting place, you, and the ark of your strength. Let your priests, Yahweh God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints rejoice in goodness.
For Mordecai the Jew was next to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brothers, seeking the good of his people, and speaking peace to all his descendants.
But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. What? Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?” In all this Job didn’t sin with his lips.
Oh remember that my life is a breath. My eye will no more see good.
Yet he filled their houses with good things, but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
When I looked for good, then evil came. When I waited for light, darkness came.
If they listen and serve him, they will spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.
The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt. They have done abominable deeds. There is no one who does good.
They have all gone aside. They have together become corrupt. There is no one who does good, no, not one.
For you meet him with the blessings of goodness. You set a crown of fine gold on his head.
Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh shall not lack any good thing.
Who is someone who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good?
Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.
I was mute with silence. I held my peace, even from good. My sorrow was stirred.
The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity. There is no one who does good.
Every one of them has gone back. They have become filthy together. There is no one who does good, no, not one.
For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Yes, Yahweh will give that which is good. Our land will yield its increase.
who satisfies your desire with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
You give to them; they gather. You open your hand; they are satisfied with good.
Do good to your servant, according to your word, Yahweh.
Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
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