Lexicon
תּוֹלָל
to.lal
H8437
H:N-M Hebrew

tormentor

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to.lal denotes the plural group who demand songs and joy from the captive speakers in Psalm 137:3.

The attested use identifies a plural group that demands joy and a song from captives in Psalm 137:3.

Senses in use

  1. Those demanding song and joy from captives · dominant

    In Psalm 137:3, the construct masculine plural form occurs in the clause about those asking for joy; the APB renders the verse, "our tormentors asked for joy: Sing for us from the songs of Zion."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Psalm 137:3, the APB presents this group as "our tormentors" who ask for joy and a song. The specific English correspondence remains tentative.

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