Strong's Lexicon gozal: Young bird, fledgling Original Word: גּוֹזל Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּזַל (gazal), meaning "to tear away" or "to seize." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "gozal," the concept of young birds can be related to Greek words like νεοσσός (neossos), meaning "young bird" or "fledgling." Usage: The Hebrew word "gozal" refers to a young bird, particularly a fledgling that is still dependent on its parents. It is used in the context of describing the vulnerability and innocence of young birds, often symbolizing purity and the need for protection. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, birds were a common part of the natural landscape and held various symbolic meanings. Young birds, or fledglings, were often seen as symbols of innocence and vulnerability. The imagery of birds, including fledglings, is used throughout the Bible to convey messages of care, protection, and divine providence. The practice of bird-keeping and the observation of birds were familiar to the people of biblical times, making such imagery relatable and poignant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition young birds NASB Translation young (1), young pigeon (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גוֺזָל noun masculineDeuteronomy 32:11 young of birds (Syriac  compare Arabic  ) — וְתֹר וְגוֺזָָֽל׃ Genesis 15:2 pigeon; גּוֺזָלָיו Deuteronomy 32:11 eaglet (suffix reference to נֶשֶׁר). גזם (cut off, Late Hebrew id., Ethiopic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance young pigeon Or (shortened) gozal {go-zawl'}; from gazal; a nestling (as being comparatively nude of feathers) -- young (pigeon). see HEBREW gazal Forms and Transliterations גּוֹזָלָ֖יו גוזליו וְגוֹזָֽל׃ וגוזל׃ gō·w·zā·lāw gōwzālāw gozaLav vegoZal wə·ḡō·w·zāl wəḡōwzālLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 15:9 HEB: מְשֻׁלָּ֑שׁ וְתֹ֖ר וְגוֹזָֽל׃ NAS: and a turtledove, and a young pigeon. KJV: and a turtledove, and a young pigeon. INT: old turtledove young Deuteronomy 32:11 2 Occurrences |
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