This section will be devoted to Scriptural words and their meaning. We will not only establish the etymological roots of these words, but we will reveal how many English words are actually Hebrew words. Everything and anything you might want to know about the Hebrew language will be discussed and presented in this section.E-mail us if you want to know what a particular word is and we will be happy to post it here for all to read. If you are interested in it, maybe many others are, too.
TANNINThe Hebrew word tannin is translated as 'sea monsters' or 'whales' in the English Bible. This word is the origin for many kinds of sea creatures in various languages. In English, we get the word 'tuna' from this Hebrew word. In New Zealand, an eel is referred to as a 'tuna'. The Polynesian people also refer to unusual sea creatures as 'tuna'. So, the next time you are in a restaurant, try ordering a sea monster sandwich, hold the mayo!
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