◄ 1675. daah ►
Strong's Lexicon daah: Kite Original Word: דָּאָה Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: da'ah Pronunciation: dah-ah Phonetic Spelling: (daw-aw') Definition: to dart, fly rapidly Meaning: To dart, fly rapidly Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew דָּאָה (da'ah) in the Strong's Concordance. However, the concept of rapid flight or darting is captured in various Greek terms related to birds and flight, though none are directly linked to this specific Hebrew term. Usage: The term is used in the context of describing a bird of prey, specifically one that is known for its swift flight. It is often associated with the kite, a bird known for its rapid and agile movements in the air. Context: The Hebrew word דָּאָה (da'ah) is a verb that conveys the action of darting or flying rapidly. It is primarily used in the context of avian creatures, particularly birds of prey that exhibit swift and agile flight. In the Old Testament, this term is used to describe the kite, a bird known for its keen eyesight and rapid movements. The kite is mentioned in the context of unclean birds in the dietary laws given to the Israelites. In Leviticus 11:14 and Deuteronomy 14:13, the kite is listed among the birds that are not to be eaten, highlighting its role in the ecosystem as a predator and scavenger. The rapid flight of the kite is emblematic of its ability to swiftly capture prey, making it a symbol of agility and precision in the natural world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to fly swiftly, dart through the air NASB Translation fly swiftly (1), sped (1), swoop (1), swoops down (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [דָּאָה] verb fly swiftly, dart through the air (compare perhaps Arabic run vehemently (of camel)) — Qal Imperfect יִדְאֶה Deuteronomy 28:49 2t.; וַיֵּ֫דֶא Psalm 18:11(> "" 2 Samuel 22:11 וַיֵּרָא); fly swiftly, dart, of eagle Deuteronomy 28:49, in simile of swift army; of Chaldaeans camp. with eagle, in judgment against Moab & Edom Jeremiah 48:40; Jeremiah 49:22 (in both "" פרשׂ כנפיו); of ׳י in theoph. Psalm 18:11 (compare 2 Samuel 22:11) וַיֵּדֶא עלכֿנפי רוח ("" וַיִּרְכַּב עַלכְּֿרוּב וַיָּעֹף). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fly A primitive root; to dart, i.e. Fly rapidly -- fly. Forms and Transliterations וְיִדְאֶ֔ה וַ֝יֵּ֗דֶא וידא וידאה יִדְאֶ֑ה יִדְאֶ֖ה ידאה vaiYede veyidEh way·yê·ḏe wayyêḏe wə·yiḏ·’eh wəyiḏ’eh yiḏ’eh yiḏ·’eh yidEh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 28:49 HEB: הָאָ֔רֶץ כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר יִדְאֶ֖ה הַנָּ֑שֶׁר גּ֕וֹי NAS: as the eagle swoops down, a nation KJV: [as swift] as the eagle flieth; a nation INT: of the earth whose swoops as the eagle A nation Psalm 18:10 HEB: כְּ֭רוּב וַיָּעֹ֑ף וַ֝יֵּ֗דֶא עַל־ כַּנְפֵי־ NAS: and flew; And He sped upon the wings KJV: and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings INT: A cherub and flew sped upon the wings Jeremiah 48:40 HEB: הִנֵּ֥ה כַנֶּ֖שֶׁר יִדְאֶ֑ה וּפָרַ֥שׂ כְּנָפָ֖יו NAS: Behold, one will fly swiftly like an eagle KJV: the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, INT: Behold an eagle will fly and spread his wings Jeremiah 49:22 HEB: כַנֶּ֙שֶׁר֙ יַעֲלֶ֣ה וְיִדְאֶ֔ה וְיִפְרֹ֥שׂ כְּנָפָ֖יו NAS: He will mount up and swoop like an eagle KJV: Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, INT: an eagle will mount and swoop and spread his wings 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1675 4 Occurrences way·yê·ḏe — 1 Occ. wə·yiḏ·’eh — 1 Occ. yiḏ·’eh — 2 Occ.