Berean Strong's Lexicon iyt: Bird of prey, vulture Original Word: עִיט Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to scream Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for birds of prey, particularly vultures, can be found in Strong's Greek Dictionary under entries like G105 (aetos), which refers to an eagle or vulture, often used symbolically in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "עִיט" (iyt) refers to a bird of prey, often translated as "vulture" in English. It is used in the context of describing unclean birds that feed on carrion. The term is associated with creatures that are scavengers, highlighting their role in the ecosystem as cleaners of dead animals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, vultures and other birds of prey were considered unclean according to the dietary laws outlined in the Torah (Leviticus 11:13-19; Deuteronomy 14:12-18). These birds were often seen as symbols of desolation and judgment, as they were typically found in areas of death and decay. Their presence was a reminder of the consequences of sin and the natural cycle of life and death. Brown-Driver-Briggs [עִיט] verb scream, shriek (Arabic  ,  II. scream, scold, screaming, scolding, Frey Dozyii. 195; Syriac  anger, reviling); — only Qal Imperfect3masculine singular וַיָּ֫עַט בָּהֶם 1 Samuel 25:14 and he screamed at them (of Nabal). [עִיט] verb denominative dart greedily (like a bird of prey); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular וַיַּ֫עַט Qr (Kt:erroneous ויעשׂ) 1 Samuel 14:32 and the people darted greedily upon the spoil (אֶלהַֿשָּׁלָל, so 2 masculine singular וַתַּ֫עַט 1 Samuel 15:19 (on forms see Ges§ 72 f f.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fly, rail A primitive root; to swoop down upon (literally or figuratively) -- fly, rail. Forms and Transliterations וַיָּ֥עַט וַתַּ֙עַט֙ ויעט ותעט vaiYaat vatTaat wat·ta·‘aṭ watta‘aṭ way·yā·‘aṭ wayyā‘aṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 15:19 HEB: בְּק֣וֹל יְהוָ֑ה וַתַּ֙עַט֙ אֶל־ הַשָּׁלָ֔ל NAS: of the LORD, but rushed upon the spoil KJV: of the LORD, but didst fly upon the spoil, INT: the voice of the LORD rushed upon the spoil 1 Samuel 25:14 2 Occurrences |
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