Strong's H8565 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: תַּן (tan)

Pronunciation: tan

POS: tan Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from an unused root probably meaning to elongate;

Definition: from an unused root probably meaning to elongate; a monster (as preternaturally formed), i.e. a sea-serpent (or other huge marine animal); also a jackal (or other hideous land animal); dragon, whale. Compare תַּנִּין.

KJV Usage: dragon, whale. Compare .

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) dragon, maybe the extinct dinosaur the plesiosaurus, whale

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