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טוּחַ

𐤈𐤅𐤇

ṭûwach

H2902 verb

SILEX Entry

Root טוח to smear, to daub, to cover with a coating

Definition

To spread or coat a surface with a substance, typically to smear or apply a thick covering of clay, plaster, lime, or mortar. The verb often specifies the application of a coating for construction or repair purposes, usually as a preparatory or finishing layer over walls or structures. Depending on context, it can also emphasize the act of superficially covering or cosmetically hiding structural weaknesses.

Semantic Range

to smear with plaster, daub with lime or mortar, overlay (a wall), to superficially cover up flaws or weaknesses (literal and metaphorical senses)

Root / Etymology

From the root טוח (ṭ-w-ḥ), indicating the action of spreading or smearing. The hypothetical core meaning is 'to cover' or 'to coat.' The verb טוּחַ develops specifically the sense of 'applying with a spreading motion,' especially in contexts of construction or concealment.

Historical & Contextual Notes

טוּחַ occurs primarily in prophetic literature (notably Ezekiel 13:10-15), where it is used metaphorically to describe the actions of individuals who attempt to conceal deficiencies or weaknesses by superficial means—such as daubing a weak wall with plaster to make it appear solid. In biblical contexts, materials like clay, mortar, or lime are most commonly specified as the substance smeared over surfaces. The act is not only practical (strengthening or sealing) but also often has critical overtones—emphasizing deception or the creation of an appearance that does not reflect reality. English translations like 'daub' or 'overlay' generally capture the physical sense, but do not always convey the metaphorical extension. In later Hebrew, related nouns refer to actual materials used in plastering and building, but the verb retains its primary sense of smearing or coating with a viscous substance. There is a distinction between טוּחַ (to smear, usually with a thick, pasty substance) and other verbs like משׁח (to anoint, generally with oil), as the latter relates more to ceremonial uses.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

a primitive root; to smear, especially with lime; daub, overlay, plaister, smut.

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Root Family

טוח (ṭ-w-ḥ) — to smear, to daub, to coat with a covering

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H2910 טֻחָה in the hidden kidneys
H2915 טִיחַ the plaster-coat

Word Forms

10 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H2902-05 טַחְתֶּֽם tachetem HVqp2mp you-have-plastered you plastered 2
H2902-02 הִטּֽוֹחַ hitocha HVNc it is plastered to be daubed 2
H2902-10 וְ/טָ֥ח vetach HC/Vqq3ms and plaster and he smeared over 1
H2902-01 הַ/טָּחִ֥ים hatachim HTd/Vqrmpa those who daub/smear the daubers 1
H2902-07 טָחִ֥ים tachim HVqrmpa are-smearing those smearing 1
H2902-06 טָחֵ֥י tachey HVqrmpc plasterers smearers of 1
H2902-08 טָח֤וּ tachu HVqp3cp have smeared they daubed 1
H2902-03 לָ/ט֖וּחַ latucha HR/Vqc to overlay to plaster-coat 1
H2902-09 וּ/בַ/טָּחִ֥ים uvatachim HC/Rd/Vqrmpa and on those who daub/smear and in the smearers 1
H2902-04 טַ֤ח tach HVqp3ms he has smeared he has daubed 1

Occurrences in Scripture

12 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H2902-10 Leviticus 14:42 וְ/טָ֥ח vetach HC/Vqq3ms and plaster and he smeared over
H2902-02 Leviticus 14:43 הִטּֽוֹחַ hitocha HVNc it is plastered to be daubed
H2902-02 Leviticus 14:48 הִטֹּ֣חַ hitocha HVNc the plastering to be daubed
H2902-04 Isaiah 44:18 טַ֤ח tach HVqp3ms he has smeared he has daubed
H2902-07 Ezekiel 13:10 טָחִ֥ים tachim HVqrmpa are-smearing those smearing
H2902-06 Ezekiel 13:11 טָחֵ֥י tachey HVqrmpc plasterers smearers of
H2902-05 Ezekiel 13:12 טַחְתֶּֽם tachetem HVqp2mp you-have-plastered you plastered
H2902-05 Ezekiel 13:14 טַחְתֶּ֥ם tachetem HVqp2mp you-have-smeared you plastered
H2902-09 Ezekiel 13:15 וּ/בַ/טָּחִ֥ים uvatachim HC/Rd/Vqrmpa and on those who daub/smear and in the smearers
H2902-01 Ezekiel 13:15 הַ/טָּחִ֥ים hatachim HTd/Vqrmpa those who daub/smear the daubers
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