Lexicon ozniyyah: Owl Original Word: עָזְנִיָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ospray Probably feminine of oz; probably the sea-eagle (from its strength) -- ospray. see HEBREW oz NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition (a bird of prey) perhaps vulture NASB Translation buzzard (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָזְנִיָּה noun feminine (unclean) bird of prey, apparently akin to vulture (NowArchaeology i. 84, 116), named + נֶשֶׁר, מֶּרֶס Deuteronomy 14:12; Leviticus 11:13 (H); = osprey TristrNHB 184 DrDeuteronomy 14:12 (others vulture DiLeviticus 11:13) (√ unknown; conjectures see in Di; perhaps foreign word). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עֹזֶן (ozen), meaning "ear," possibly referring to the tuft of feathers resembling ears on the bird's head.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for עָזְנִיָּה in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as the specific classification of birds in the Hebrew dietary laws does not have a one-to-one correspondence in the Greek New Testament. However, the general concept of unclean animals is addressed in the New Testament, such as in Acts 10:14, where Peter refers to unclean animals in his vision. Usage: The word עָזְנִיָּה appears in the context of the dietary laws given to the Israelites, where it is listed among the unclean birds that should not be eaten. Context: The term עָזְנִיָּה is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Leviticus and Deuteronomy, where it is included in the list of birds considered unclean for consumption by the Israelites. In Leviticus 11:13 and Deuteronomy 14:12, the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates this term as "osprey," a bird known for its association with water and its fish-eating habits. The osprey is characterized by its distinctive appearance, with a white underbelly and a dark eye stripe, and is often seen hovering over bodies of water before diving to catch fish. The inclusion of the osprey in the list of unclean birds underscores the detailed nature of the dietary laws and the emphasis on distinguishing between clean and unclean animals. The osprey's classification as unclean may be attributed to its diet and habitat, which were considered factors in determining the purity of animals according to Mosaic Law. Forms and Transliterations הָעָזְנִיָּֽה׃ העזניה׃ וְהָֽעָזְנִיָּֽה׃ והעזניה׃ hā‘āzənîyāh hā·‘ā·zə·nî·yāh haazeniYah veHaazeniYah wə·hā·‘ā·zə·nî·yāh wəhā‘āzənîyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 11:13 HEB: הַפֶּ֔רֶס וְאֵ֖ת הָעָזְנִיָּֽה׃ NAS: and the vulture and the buzzard, KJV: and the ossifrage, and the ospray, INT: the eagle and the vulture and the buzzard Deuteronomy 14:12 2 Occurrences |
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