Strong's Lexicon Ayyah: Falcon, Kite, Bird of Prey Original Word: אַיָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root אָוָה (avah), which means "to desire" or "to long for." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance for "Ayyah," birds of prey are generally referred to in the New Testament using terms like ἀετός (aetos, Strong's Greek 105), meaning "eagle." Usage: The term "Ayyah" refers to a type of bird of prey, specifically a falcon or kite. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe a bird known for its keen sight and predatory nature. The word is often associated with unclean animals that are not to be consumed according to Levitical law. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, birds of prey like the Ayyah were common in the region and were often observed for their majestic flight and hunting prowess. These birds were considered unclean under the Mosaic Law, as outlined in Leviticus, due to their scavenging habits and diet. The presence of such birds in biblical texts often symbolizes desolation or divine judgment, as they are seen circling over areas of destruction or death. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ayyah Definition "falcon," the name of a Horite, also of an Isr. NASB Translation Aiah (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. אַיָּה proper name, masculine (falcon) 1 a Horite Genesis 36:24; 1 Chronicles 1:40. 2 father of Rizpah 2 Samuel 3:7; 2 Samuel 21:8,10,11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Aiah, Ajah The same as 'ayah; Ajah, the name of two Israelites -- Aiah, Ajah. see HEBREW 'ayah Forms and Transliterations אַיָּ֑ה אַיָּ֖ה אַיָּ֥ה אַיָּ֨ה אַיָּה֙ איה וְאַיָּ֣ה ואיה ’ay·yāh ’ayyāh aiYah veaiYah wə’ayyāh wə·’ay·yāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:24 HEB: בְנֵֽי־ צִבְע֖וֹן וְאַיָּ֣ה וַעֲנָ֑ה ה֣וּא NAS: of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah-- KJV: of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: INT: are the sons of Zibeon Aiah and Anah he 2 Samuel 3:7 2 Samuel 21:8 2 Samuel 21:10 2 Samuel 21:11 1 Chronicles 1:40 6 Occurrences |
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