Lexical Definition
טֻחָה ṭuchâh (too-khaw') inner parts H:N-F
from טָחָה (or טוּחַ) in the sense of overlaying
inward parts.
- (in the plural only) the kidneys (as being covered)
- hence (figuratively) the inmost thought
1) inner regions, hidden recesses, inward parts
Brown-Driver-Briggs
טֻחוֺת noun feminine plural inward parts (as covered over, concealed) — טֻחוֺת of seat of faithfulness, ׳אֱמֶת חָפַצְתָּ בַּטּ Ps 51:8* faithfulness thou desirest in the inward parts, i.e. in the heart (|| סָתֻם); of seat of wisdom חָכְמָה ׳מִי שָׁת בַּטּ Job 38:36 (|| שֶׂכְוִי q. v.); from context this can hardly = heart of man (kidneys, 'reins,' ᵑ7, Jewish interpretations, see NHWBii, 144 and others), but is rather cloud-layers (as dark, hidden spaces, see Di VB); their 'wisdom' appears in their obedience to natural law.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 38:36 |
| Psalms | 51:8* |