The Hebrew noun tov (טוּב) — related to the adjective tov (H2896, good) — signifies goodness, good things, prosperity, beauty, or well-being. It describes both God's character and the blessings that flow from His hand.
Tov as goodness appears in one of Psalm 23's most beloved verses: 'Surely goodness (tov) and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.' This is not passive wishfulness but confident covenant assertion — the God who is tov by nature continually dispenses tov upon His people. Exodus 33:19 records God's self-disclosure to Moses: 'I will cause all my goodness (tov) to pass in front of you.' The ultimate ground of all human flourishing is the overflowing goodness of God's own character.