Strong's Lexicon ayyal: Deer, stag, hart Original Word: אַיָּל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to ascend or to be strong. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the imagery of the deer can be related to Greek words that describe similar animals or characteristics, such as "ἔλαφος" (elaphos) for deer. Usage: The Hebrew word "ayyal" refers to a male deer or stag, often symbolizing swiftness, grace, and strength. In the biblical context, it is used to describe the beauty and agility of these animals, often in poetic or metaphorical language. The term is sometimes used to convey the idea of longing or pursuit, as seen in the imagery of a deer panting for water. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the deer was a common sight in the forests and hills. It was admired for its speed and elegance, making it a fitting symbol in Hebrew poetry and wisdom literature. The deer was also considered a clean animal according to Levitical law, and its meat was permissible for consumption. The imagery of the deer in biblical texts often reflects the natural environment of the ancient Near East, where wildlife played a significant role in daily life and spiritual symbolism. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ulam Definition a hart, stag, deer NASB Translation deer (8), stag (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַיָּל noun [masculine] (feminine Psalm 42:2) hart, stag, deer (Aramaic id.,  , Arabic  , Assyrian ailu Dlw, but dubious, see HptBAS i. 170; Ethiopic  = leader ? compare אַיִל) Arabic  = ibex (i. q.  ,  ). — ׳א absolute Deuteronomy 12:15 6t.; plural אַיָּלִים Songs 2:9 3t.; — hart, stag, allowed as food Deuteronomy 12:15,22; Deuteronomy 15:22 (all "" צְבִי); Deuteronomy 14:5; ("" צְבִי, יַחְמוּר etc.); eaten in Solomon's household 1 Kings 5:3 ("" as Deuteronomy 14:5); simile of leaping Isaiah 35:6; id. ׳עֹפֶר הָא Songs 2:9,17; Songs 8:14 (all "" צְבִי); as in search of pasture, simile of princes of Judah Lamentations 1:6; as longing for water, simile of longing for ׳י Psalm 42:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hart An intensive form of 'ayil (in the sense of ram); a stag or male deer -- hart. see HEBREW 'ayil Forms and Transliterations אַיָּ֥ל איל הָ֣אַיָּ֔ל הָֽאַיָּלִ֑ים הָֽאַיָּלִ֔ים הָאַיָּלִ֖ים האיל האילים וְכָאַיָּֽל׃ וכאיל׃ כְּאַיָּ֗ל כְּאַיָּלִים֙ כָּֽאַיָּל֙ כאיל כאילים מֵֽאַיָּ֤ל מאיל ’ay·yāl ’ayyāl aiYal hā’ayyāl hā’ayyālîm hā·’ay·yā·lîm hā·’ay·yāl haaiYal haaiyaLim kā’ayyāl kā·’ay·yāl kaaiYal kə’ayyāl kə’ayyālîm kə·’ay·yā·lîm kə·’ay·yāl keaiYal keaiyaLim mê’ayyāl mê·’ay·yāl meaiYal vechaaiYal wə·ḵā·’ay·yāl wəḵā’ayyālLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 12:15 HEB: יֹאכְלֶ֔נּוּ כַּצְּבִ֖י וְכָאַיָּֽל׃ NAS: of it, as of the gazelle and the deer. KJV: thereof, as of the roebuck, and as of the hart. INT: may eat of the gazelle and the deer Deuteronomy 12:22 Deuteronomy 14:5 Deuteronomy 15:22 1 Kings 4:23 Psalm 42:1 Songs 2:9 Songs 2:17 Songs 8:14 Isaiah 35:6 Lamentations 1:6 11 Occurrences |
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