Lexicon neshar: Eagle Original Word: נְשַׁר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance eagle (Aramaic) corresponding to nesher; an eagle -- eagle. see HEBREW nesher NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to nesher Definition an eagle NASB Translation eagle (1), eagles' (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נְשַׁר noun masculine griffon-vulture or eagle (see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute ׳נ Daniel 7:4; plural absolute נִשְׁרִין Daniel 4:30. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This word is of Aramaic origin, corresponding to the Hebrew נֶשֶׁר (nesher).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is G105, ἀετός (aetos), which also means "eagle." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of power and swiftness, as seen in passages like Matthew 24:28 and Revelation 4:7, where the eagle is depicted as a creature of majesty and significance. Usage: The word is used in the context of describing an eagle, a bird of prey known for its strength and keen vision. In the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, it appears in symbolic and literal contexts. Context: The Aramaic word נְשַׁר (neshar) is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel, which contains sections written in Aramaic. The eagle is often used in biblical literature as a symbol of power, swiftness, and the ability to soar to great heights. In the ancient Near East, the eagle was a common symbol of royal authority and divine protection. The imagery of the eagle is employed to convey messages of strength and deliverance, as well as judgment and destruction, depending on the context. In Daniel, the use of נְשַׁר may reflect these themes, illustrating the might and majesty of kingdoms or divine intervention. Forms and Transliterations כְּנִשְׁרִ֥ין כנשרין נְשַׁ֖ר נשר kə·niš·rîn kenishRin kənišrîn nə·šar nəšar neSharLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:33 HEB: דִּ֥י שַׂעְרֵ֛הּ כְּנִשְׁרִ֥ין רְבָ֖ה וְטִפְר֥וֹהִי NAS: had grown like eagles' [feathers] and his nails KJV: were grown like eagles' [feathers], and his nails INT: forasmuch his hair eagles' had grown and his nails Daniel 7:4 2 Occurrences |
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