Original Word: אַיָּלָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ayalah
Pronunciation: ah-yah-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (ah-yaw-law')
Definition: a doe, female deer
Meaning: A doe, female deer.

Word Origin: Feminine form of the Hebrew word אַיָּל (ayal), which means "deer" or "stag."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G484, ἀντιλόπη (antilopē), which refers to an antelope or a similar graceful animal. While not a direct equivalent, it shares the thematic elements of grace and swiftness found in the Hebrew term אַיָּלָה.

Usage: The term אַיָּלָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a female deer, often symbolizing grace, beauty, and swiftness. It is used metaphorically in various contexts to convey these attributes.

Context: • The word אַיָּלָה appears in several passages in the Hebrew Bible, often in poetic and metaphorical contexts. It is used to describe the beauty and grace of a woman, as seen in the Song of Solomon 2:9, where the beloved is compared to a gazelle or a young stag. In Proverbs 5:19, the term is used to describe the delight and grace of a loving wife: "A loving doe, a graceful fawn—may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever."
• The imagery of a doe is also used to convey swiftness and agility. In 2 Samuel 22:34 and its parallel in Psalm 18:33, the psalmist speaks of God making his feet like those of a deer, enabling him to stand on the heights, symbolizing sure-footedness and divine empowerment.
• The doe is a creature of the forest, often associated with natural beauty and the wilderness. This connection to nature underscores the biblical themes of creation and the Creator's handiwork.
• In the broader biblical narrative, the use of animal imagery, such as the doe, serves to illustrate human characteristics and divine attributes, providing a rich tapestry of symbolism that enhances the theological and moral teachings of the Scriptures.

Word Origin
fem. of ayyal
Definition
a hind, doe
NASB Translation
deer (2), doe (2), hind (1), hinds (2), hinds' (3).

אַיָּלָה noun feminine hind, doe — ׳א absolute Genesis 49:21 (but read אֵילָה see below); אַיֶּ֫לֶת Jeremiah 14:5; construct אַיֶּ֫לֶת Psalm 22:1; Proverbs 5:19; plural אַיָּלוֺת Psalm 29:9 4t; construct אַיְלוֺת Songs 2:7; Songs 3:5 — hind, doe, as calving Job 39:1 (׳חֹלֵל א "" לֶדֶת יַעֲלֵי סָ֑לַע) compare Psalm 29:9 ׳יְחוֺלֵל א ׳קוֺל י; in adjuration הַשָּׂדֶה ׳בָּצְבָאוֺת אוֺ בְּא Songs 2:7; Songs 3:5; in simileמְשַׁוֶּה רַגְלַי ׳כָּא Psalm 18:34 = 2 Samuel 22:34 compare ׳כָּא ׳וַיָּשֶׂם ר Habakkuk 3:19 i.e. surefooted, secure, compare "" וְעַל בָּמֹתַי יַעֲמִידֵנִי Psalm 18:34 (2 Samuel 22:34; so Habakkuk 3:19 but verb יַדְרִכֵנִי metaphor of Naphtali Genesis 49:21 שְׁלֻחָה ׳א, but read אֵילָה, compare sub. I. אֵלָה; in name of a melody Psalm 22:1 עַלאַֿיֶּלֶת הַשַּׁחַר compare De, & forhind as figurative of dawn Yom.₂₉ a.

hind

Feminine of 'ayal; a doe or female deer -- hind.

see HEBREW 'ayal

אַיָּל֣וֹת אַיָּלָ֣ה אַיָּלוֹת֮ אילה אילות בְּאַיְל֣וֹת באילות כָּֽאַיָּל֔וֹת כָּאַיָּל֑וֹת כאילות ’ay·yā·lāh ’ay·yā·lō·wṯ ’ayyālāh ’ayyālōwṯ aiyaLah aiyaLot bə’aylōwṯ bə·’ay·lō·wṯ beayLot kā’ayyālōwṯ kā·’ay·yā·lō·wṯ kaaiyaLotInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts