Lexicon
ayit: Bird of prey, vulture
Original Word:עַיִט
Part of Speech:Noun Masculine
Transliteration:`ayit
Pronunciation:ah-yeet
Phonetic Spelling:(ah'-yit)
Definition:Bird of prey, vulture
Meaning:a hawk, other bird of prey
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bird, fowl, ravenous bird
Fromiyt; a hawk or other bird of prey -- bird, fowl, ravenous (bird).
see HEBREWiyt
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
itDefinitiona bird of prey
NASB Translationbird of prey (3), birds of prey (4), predatory (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Jer 12:19 (from
scream); — absolute
Genesis 15:11+,
Job 28:7, with article (perhaps)
Jeremiah 12:9b (compare Gie; interrogative v
a); construct
Isaiah 18:6;
Ezekiel 39:4; — usually collective
Genesis 15:11 (JE),
Isaiah 18:6;
Job 28:7,
Isaiah 18:6,
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, "" ).
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin:Derived from the root עוּט (ʿuwṭ), which means to rush upon or to fly swiftly.
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:•G3732 (ὄρνεον, orneon): A general term for bird, often used in the New Testament to refer to birds in a broader sense, including those of prey.
•G4071 (πετεινόν, peteinon): Refers to a flying creature or bird, used in contexts that may include birds of prey, emphasizing their ability to fly and their presence in the air.
These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of the term עַיִט (ʿayiṭ) within the biblical context, highlighting its significance in both literal and metaphorical uses.
Usage:The term עַיִט is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to birds of prey, particularly hawks. It is often associated with characteristics such as swiftness and predatory behavior.
Context:• The Hebrew word עַיִט (ʿayiṭ) appears in the context of describing birds of prey, which are known for their keen eyesight and swift flight. These birds are often used metaphorically in the Bible to symbolize speed, vigilance, and sometimes impending judgment or destruction.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used in passages that highlight the characteristics of these birds. For example, inJob 28:7, the path of wisdom is described as one that "no bird of prey knows, nor has the falcon’s eye seen it," emphasizing the elusive and hidden nature of wisdom, even from creatures known for their sharp vision.
• The imagery of birds of prey is also used in prophetic literature to convey messages of divine judgment. InIsaiah 46:11, God is described as calling "a bird of prey from the east," symbolizing the swift and certain execution of His plans.
• The use of עַיִט in the Hebrew Bible underscores the cultural and natural understanding of these birds as powerful and efficient hunters, often serving as symbols of divine intervention or natural order.
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 leEit
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