Berean Strong's Lexicon aetos: Eagle Original Word: ἀετός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word for "air" (ἀήρ, aer), reflecting the eagle's domain in the sky. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 5404: נֶשֶׁר (nesher) - Often translated as "eagle" in the Old Testament, used in passages like Exodus 19:4 and Isaiah 40:31. Usage: In the New Testament, "aetos" refers to the eagle, a bird known for its strength, keen vision, and ability to soar at great heights. The eagle is often used metaphorically to symbolize swiftness, power, and divine protection. In biblical literature, the eagle is a creature that embodies majesty and is often associated with God's care and deliverance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient cultures, including Greek and Roman societies, the eagle was revered as a symbol of power and authority. It was often associated with deities and used as an emblem by emperors and kings. In Jewish tradition, the eagle is seen as a symbol of God's providence and protection, as reflected in the Hebrew Scriptures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition an eagle NASB Translation eagle (3), vultures (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 105: ἀετόςἀετός, (οῦ, ὁ (like Latinavis, from ἄημι on account of its wind-like flight (cf. Curtius, § 596)) (from Homer down), in the Sept. for נֶשֶׁר, an eagle: Revelation 4:7; Revelation 8:13 (Rec. ἀγγέλου); Revelation 12:14. In Matthew 24:28; Luke 17:37 (as in Job 39:30; Proverbs 30:17) it is better, since eagles are said seldom or never to go in quest of carrion, to understand with many interpreters either thevultur percnopterus, which resembles an eagle (Pliny, h. n. 10, 3 "quarti generis — viz.aquilarum — est percnopterus), or thevultur barbatus. Cf. Winers RWB under the word Adler; (Tristram, Nat. Hist. of the Bible, p. 172ff). The meaning of the proverb (cf. examples in Wetstein (1752) on Matthew, the passage cited) quoted in both passages is, 'where there are sinners (cf. πτῶμα), there judgments from heaven will not be wanting'. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance eagle. From the same as aer; an eagle (from its wind-like flight) -- eagle. see GREEK aer Forms and Transliterations αετοι αετοί ἀετοί ἀετοὶ αετόν αετός αετου αετού ἀετοῦ αετούς αετω αετώ ἀετῷ αετών aeto aetō aetoi aetoí aetoì aetôi aetō̂i aetou aetoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 24:28 N-NMPGRK: συναχθήσονται οἱ ἀετοί NAS: is, there the vultures will gather. KJV: will the eagles be gathered together. INT: will be gathered the vultures Luke 17:37 N-NMP Revelation 4:7 N-DMS Revelation 8:13 N-GMS Revelation 12:14 N-GMS Strong's Greek 105 |
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