Strong's Lexicon neshar: Eagle Original Word: נְשַׁר Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to lacerate Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G105: ἀετός (aetos) - Eagle Usage: The Hebrew word "neshar" primarily refers to an eagle, a large bird of prey known for its strength, keen eyesight, and majestic flight. In the Bible, the eagle is often used symbolically to represent swiftness, strength, and the ability to soar to great heights. It is also associated with God's protection and deliverance, as seen in passages where God is likened to an eagle caring for its young. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the eagle was a symbol of power and divinity. It was revered for its ability to fly high and its keen vision, making it a fitting metaphor for divine attributes. The eagle's presence in biblical texts reflects its significance in the natural world and its symbolic representation of God's might and care. Eagles were also known for their nests in high places, which provided safety and security, further enhancing their symbolic use in Scripture. 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance eagle (Aramaic) corresponding to nesher; an eagle -- eagle. see HEBREW nesher 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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