תֶּלַח
𐤕𐤋𐤇
Telach
H8520 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A personal name, Telach, borne by an individual listed among the genealogies of the tribe of Manasseh in 1 Chronicles 7:25. The meaning of the name is uncertain due to the absence of attestation beyond this context and unknown root derivation. Telach functions solely as a proper noun referencing a specific Israelite ancestor.
Semantic Range
personal name; Israelite male ancestor; used only as a proper noun in genealogical list
Root / Etymology
Etymology uncertain. Strong proposed derivation from an unused root meaning 'to dissever' or 'breach,' but there is no supporting linguistic evidence for such a root in Hebrew or related Semitic languages. No established Hebrew root תּ־ל־ח (TLḤ) carries a meaning that aligns with the personal name or with the suggested sense 'breach'. The name appears as an isolated anthroponym.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Telach appears only in 1 Chronicles 7:25 as a descendant of Ephraim and an ancestor within the lineage of Manasseh, placing the usage firmly within a genealogical and tribal context in the chronicler's account (likely post-exilic). There is no evidence of continued use as a personal or place name elsewhere. English translations often transliterate the name directly due to the lack of a lexical sense. Strong’s attempt to assign a meaning by hypothesizing an unused root reflects 19th-century lexicographic methodology, but lacks scholarly support today. No theological, geographic, or ethnic significance attaches to the name beyond its function as a genealogical marker.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
probably from an unused root meaning to dissever; breach; Telach, an Israelite; Telah.
Bantu Hebrew
No Bantu Hebrew comparisons have been submitted for this word yet.
+ Add Bantu Hebrew WordRoot Family
תלח (t-l-ḥ) — uncertain; personal name of unknown derivation
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8520-01 |
וְ/תֶ֛לַח | vetelach | HC/Np |
and Telah | and Telach | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8520-01 |
1 Chronicles 7:25 | וְ/תֶ֛לַח | vetelach | HC/Np |
and Telah | and Telach |