Strong's Lexicon ayit: Bird of prey, vulture Original Word: עַיִט Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to rush Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of birds of prey can be related to Greek words like "ὄρνεον" (orneon - bird) or "ἀετός" (aetos - eagle), which are used in the New Testament to convey similar imagery. Usage: The Hebrew word "ayit" refers to a bird of prey, often translated as "vulture" or "bird of prey" in English. It is used in the Bible to describe birds that are known for their keen eyesight and ability to swiftly capture their prey. These birds are often associated with desolation and judgment, symbolizing the aftermath of destruction where such birds would gather. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, birds of prey were commonly seen as symbols of death and desolation. They were often associated with battlefields and places of destruction, where they would feed on the remains. The presence of these birds was a vivid image of the consequences of divine judgment and the desolation that follows. In the biblical context, they serve as a metaphor for God's judgment and the swiftness with which it can come upon the unrepentant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom it Definition a bird of prey NASB Translation bird of prey (3), birds of prey (4), predatory (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַ֫יִט noun masculineJer 12:19 bird(s) of prey (from scream); — absolute ׳ע Genesis 15:11+, עָ֑יִט Job 28:7, with article (perhaps) ׳הַע Jeremiah 12:9b (compare Gie; ׳הַע interrogative va); construct עֵיט Isaiah 18:6; Ezekiel 39:4; — usually collective Genesis 15:11 (JE), Isaiah 18:6; Job 28:7, עֵיט הָרִים Isaiah 18:6, עֵיט צִמּוֺר כָּלכָּֿנָף Ezekiel 39:4; figurative of foes of Judah Jeremiah 12:9 b; of single bird Jeremiah 12:9 a (figurative of Judah), Isaiah 46:11 (figurative of invader, "" אִישׁ עֲצָתִי). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bird, fowl, ravenous bird From iyt; a hawk or other bird of prey -- bird, fowl, ravenous (bird). see HEBREW iyt Forms and Transliterations הַעַ֖יִט הַעַ֨יִט הָעַ֔יִט הָעַ֖יִט העיט לְעֵ֣יט לְעֵ֨יט לעיט עַ֔יִט עָ֑יִט עיט ‘a·yiṭ ‘ā·yiṭ ‘ayiṭ ‘āyiṭ Ayit ha‘ayiṭ hā‘ayiṭ ha·‘a·yiṭ hā·‘a·yiṭ haAyit lə‘êṭ lə·‘êṭ leEitLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 15:11 HEB: וַיֵּ֥רֶד הָעַ֖יִט עַל־ הַפְּגָרִ֑ים NAS: The birds of prey came down KJV: And when the fowls came down INT: came the birds upon the carcasses Job 28:7 Isaiah 18:6 Isaiah 18:6 Isaiah 46:11 Jeremiah 12:9 Jeremiah 12:9 Ezekiel 39:4 8 Occurrences |
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