תְּאֵן
The fig (tree or fruit)
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What does תְּאֵן (tĕʾēn) mean in the Bible?
תְּאֵן (tĕʾēn) is a Hebrew word meaning "the fig (tree or fruit)". the fig (tree or fruit) BDB: fig-tree Usage: fig (tree).
Meaning
Common symbol of agricultural blessing and peace; fig tree's shade represents security and contentment in covenant life
the fig (tree or fruit) BDB: fig-tree Usage: fig (tree).
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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Biblical Witnesses
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