The meaning of “אַיִל”
Understanding ʼayil reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. - properly, strength - hence, anything strong - specifically a chief (politi...
אַיִל
mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. - properly, strength - hence, anything strong - specifically a chief (politically) - also a ram (from his strength) - a pilaster (as a strong support) - an oak or other strong tree 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle) 2) pillar, door post, jambs, pilaster 3) strong man, leader, chief 4) mighty tree, terebinth
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:38 | “This twenty years have I been with thee; thy ewes and thy she goats have not cast their young, and the rams of thy flock have I not eaten.” Word: אַיִל (ʼayil) | |
| Numbers 23:1 | “And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven oxen and seven rams.” Word: אַיִל (ʼayil) | |
| 1 Kings 6:31 | “And for the entering of the oracle he made doors of olive tree: the lintel and side posts were a fifth part of the wall.” Word: אַיִל (ʼayil) | |
| 2 Chronicles 29:21 | “And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer them on the altar of the Lord.” Word: אַיִל (ʼayil) | |
| Psalms 114:4 | “The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs.” Word: אַיִל (ʼayil) |
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