365. ayeleth
Lexicon
ayeleth: Doe, Hind

Original Word: אַיֶּלֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ayeleth
Pronunciation: ah-yeh'-leth
Phonetic Spelling: (ah-yeh'-leth)
Definition: Doe, Hind
Meaning: a doe

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hind, Aijeleth

The same as 'ayalah; a doe -- hind, Aijeleth.

see HEBREW 'ayalah

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Feminine form of אַיִל (ayil), which means "ram" or "leader."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew word אַיֶּלֶת. However, the concept of a doe or deer can be related to Greek terms that describe similar animals or attributes, such as δορκάς (dorkas), meaning "gazelle" or "deer," which is found in the New Testament (e.g., Acts 9:36, referring to Tabitha, also known as Dorcas).

Usage: The term אַיֶּלֶת is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a doe, often symbolizing grace, beauty, and swiftness. It is used metaphorically in poetic and wisdom literature.

Context: The Hebrew word אַיֶּלֶת (ayelet) appears in the Old Testament and is primarily used to describe a female deer, or doe. This term is often employed in poetic contexts to evoke imagery of gracefulness and beauty. In the Song of Solomon, the beloved is compared to a doe, highlighting her elegance and charm. The word is also used in the title of Psalm 22, "To the tune of 'The Doe of the Morning,'" which may suggest a musical or thematic connection to the qualities associated with a doe.

In Proverbs 5:19, the term is used in a metaphorical sense to describe the beauty and allure of a beloved wife: "A loving doe, a graceful deer—may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love." This usage underscores the affectionate and tender qualities attributed to a doe, serving as an ideal for marital love and fidelity.

The imagery of a doe is also found in other ancient Near Eastern literature, where it similarly represents beauty and swiftness. The use of אַיֶּלֶת in the Hebrew Bible reflects a broader cultural appreciation for these attributes, which are often associated with femininity and natural beauty.

Forms and Transliterations
אַיֶּ֙לֶת֙ אַיֶּ֥לֶת אילת ’ay·ye·leṯ ’ayyeleṯ aiYelet
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 22:1
HEB: לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ עַל־ אַיֶּ֥לֶת הַשַּׁ֗חַר מִזְמ֥וֹר
KJV: <upon Aijeleth Shahar,
INT: Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar A Psalm

Proverbs 5:19
HEB: אַיֶּ֥לֶת אֲהָבִ֗ים וְֽיַעֲלַ֫ת־
KJV: [Let her be as] the loving hind and pleasant
INT: hind a loving doe

Jeremiah 14:5
HEB: כִּ֤י גַם־ אַיֶּ֙לֶת֙ בַּשָּׂדֶ֔ה יָלְדָ֖ה
KJV: Yea, the hind also calved
INT: Because even the hind the field has given

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 365
3 Occurrences


’ay·ye·leṯ — 3 Occ.















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