Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “לִילִית”
Understanding lîylîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
screech owl. - a night spectre 1) "Lilith", name of a female goddess known as a night demon who haunts the desolate plac...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
לִילִית
Phoneticlee-leeth'
Transliterationlîylîyth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
screech owl. - a night spectre 1) "Lilith", name of a female goddess known as a night demon who haunts the desolate places of Edom 1a) might be a nocturnal animal that inhabits desolate places
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 34:14 | “The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild beasts of the island, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; the screech owl also shall rest there, and find for herself a place of rest.” Word: לִילִית (lîylîyth) |