Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יָעֵן”
Understanding yâʻên reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
ostrich. - the ostrich (probably from its answering cry 1) ostrich 1a) ceremonially unclean animal
H3283
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יָעֵן
Phoneticyaw-ane'
Transliterationyâʻên
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ostrich. - the ostrich (probably from its answering cry 1) ostrich 1a) ceremonially unclean animal
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Lamentations 4:3 | “Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.” Word: יָעֵן (yâʻên) |
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