The meaning of “אַיֶּלֶת”
Understanding ʼayeleth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as אַיָּלָה hind, Aijeleth. - a doe 1) doe, deer, hind 2) "Aijeleth Shahar" is part of the title of Ps 22:1 and...
אַיֶּלֶת
the same as אַיָּלָה hind, Aijeleth. - a doe 1) doe, deer, hind 2) "Aijeleth Shahar" is part of the title of Ps 22:1 and probably describes to the musician the melody to which the psalm was to be played
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 22:1 | “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?” Word: אַיֶּלֶת (ʼayeleth) | |
| Proverbs 5:19 | “Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.” Word: אַיֶּלֶת (ʼayeleth) | |
| Jeremiah 14:5 | “Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.” Word: אַיֶּלֶת (ʼayeleth) |