Strong's Lexicon liyliyth: Night creature, night monster, screech owl Original Word: לִיִלית Word Origin: Derived from the root word לַיְלָה (laylah), meaning "night." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or the New Testament for "liyliyth." However, the concept of night creatures or spirits can be loosely associated with Greek terms for demons or spirits, such as δαιμόνιον (daimonion, Strong's G1140). Usage: The term "liyliyth" appears in the Hebrew Bible as a reference to a creature associated with the night. In Isaiah 34:14, it is often translated as "night creature" or "night monster," suggesting a being that dwells in desolate places. The context implies a creature of ominous or supernatural nature, possibly reflecting ancient Near Eastern mythologies about night spirits or demons. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, particularly in Mesopotamian mythology, Lilith was considered a female demon or night spirit. She was often depicted as a seductress or a bringer of chaos. The Hebrew term "liyliyth" may have been influenced by these cultural myths, representing a fear of the unknown and the dangers associated with the night. The Bible's use of the term in Isaiah reflects a broader theme of desolation and divine judgment, where even the most feared creatures inhabit the ruins of a judged land. Brown-Driver-Briggs לִילִית noun feminine Lilith (Milton Che night-hag), name of a female night-demon haunting desolate Edom; probably borrowed from Babylonian, Isaiah 34:14 (Late Hebrew id.; Assyrian lilîtu, DlHWB 377; Syriac  PS1951; on the development of legends of Lilith in later Judaism, see BuxLex. Talmud., under the word Cheon the passage GrünbaumZMG xxxi.1877, 250 f. — Connexion with לילה perhaps only apparent, a popular etymology). לִין see לון. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance screech owl From layil; a night spectre -- screech owl. see HEBREW layil Forms and Transliterations לִּילִ֔ית לילית lî·lîṯ liLit lîlîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 34:14 HEB: שָׁם֙ הִרְגִּ֣יעָה לִּילִ֔ית וּמָצְאָ֥ה לָ֖הּ NAS: Yes, the night monster will settle KJV: to his fellow; the screech owl also shall rest INT: there will settle the night and will find A resting |
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