Lexical Definition
טָרַד ṭârad (taw-rad') to pursue H:V
a primitive root
continual.
- to drive on
- figuratively, to follow close
1) to pursue, chase, be continuous
1a) (Qal) dripping (participle)
See Greek: ἐκβάλλω
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| טֹ֝רֵ֗ד | continuous | Prov.19.13 |
| ט֭וֹרֵד | continuous | Prov.27.15 |
Extended Information
- Aramaic equivalent: te.rad (טְרַד "to chase away" טְרַד)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Aramaic form: טְרַד
[טָרַד] verb pursue, chase, be continuous (Arabic 
pursue; II. prolong one's voice; VIII. continue uninterruptedly: Assyrian ‰arâdu, drive away COTGloss, so Aramaic 
, טְרַד) — only Qal Participle active וְדֶלֶף טֹרֵד Prov 19:13 a continuous dripping, dropping, i.e. one in which one drop pursues another; so טוֺרֵד ׳ד Prov 27:15 in both simile of a contentious woman.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 19:13 · 27:15 |