Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “דַּיָּה”
Understanding dayâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
intensive from דָּאָה vulture. - a falcon (from its rapid flight) 1) a bird of prey (perhaps the kite)
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
דַּיָּה
Phoneticdah-yaw'
Transliterationdayâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
intensive from דָּאָה vulture. - a falcon (from its rapid flight) 1) a bird of prey (perhaps the kite)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 14:13 | “And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,” Word: דַּיָּה (dayâh) | |
| Isaiah 34:15 | “There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay, and hatch, and gather under her shadow: there shall the vultures also be gathered, every one with her mate.” Word: דַּיָּה (dayâh) |