Define

• Hebrew:
  • TAV (תָּו) Desire, a mark or sign
    • Paleo- Hebrew alphabet cross shaped figure
    • Ezekiel 9:4-6, a protective mark on foreheads, written as an ancient X or cross-like tav
  • ot (אוֹת) Sign/mark
    • e.g., Exodus 13:9 for God's law as a sign on hand/forehead.
    • link it to Deuteronomy 6:8 (binding God's words on hand/forehead).
• Conceptually related to Greek χάραγμα (charagma): Engraved or stamped mark, imprint, brand (e.g., on coins, seals, or slaves; implies ownership or allegiance). Unique to Revelation in the NT.

1. Job-13#v35
2. Ezek-09#v3-4
3. Hand /Forehead - Rev-09#v4, Rev-13#v16, Rev-17#v9-11, Rev-15#v2, Rev-19#v20, Rev-20#v4

Related words

• Sign - Ot seems to be an outward action (like the wedding vow) vs tav seems to be an actual mark (like a wedding ring).
• Seal

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