- TallitA prayer shawl traditionally worn as an outer garment by Jewish men. Edge of the tallit has tassels made with blue thread at the four corners, or wings.
- TalmidimHebrew plural for "disciples" or "students" (singular: talmid). In the first century, a talmid was a devoted follower of a rabbi, seeking not just to learn his teaching but to become like him. Yeshua's followers are His talmidim.
- TalmudThe central text of rabbinic Judaism — a vast compilation of the Mishnah (oral law) and Gemara (commentary), covering law, ethics, history, and theology. Two versions exist: the Jerusalem Talmud and the longer Babylonian Talmud.
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- TefillinHebrew for "prayer" (also called phylacteries). Small leather boxes containing Scripture passages, bound to the arm and forehead during weekday morning prayers in fulfillment of Deuteronomy 6:8.
- TeshuvahA Jewish concept that involves returning to God through repentance. Also refers to the forty days leading up to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement
- TorahHebrew word for “leaning,” “instruction,” or “law.” God’s Word or law as a pathway to relationship with our Father. Also refers to the first five books of the Old Testament.
- TzedakahHebrew word commonly translated as “charity,” but also part of the root word of “justice.” Used to refer to acts of kindness.
- TzionHebrew for "Zion." Originally the Jebusite fortress David captured, it came to mean Jerusalem, the temple mount, and ultimately the heavenly Jerusalem — the city of God and the focus of messianic hope. (2 Samuel 5:7; Revelation 14:1)
- TzitzitHebrew for "tassels" or "fringes." The knotted fringes worn on the four corners of a garment (or tallit) as a reminder of Yahweh's commandments. Traditionally includes a blue (tekhelet) thread. (Numbers 15:38-41)
GlossaryMichael Junker2026-03-15T10:14:41-04:00
