The meaning of “נֶשֶׁר”
Understanding nesher reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
eagle. - the eagle (or other large bird of prey) 1) eagle, vulture, griffon-vulture
נֶשֶׁר
eagle. - the eagle (or other large bird of prey) 1) eagle, vulture, griffon-vulture
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 19:4 | “Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto myself.” Word: נֶשֶׁר (nesher) | |
| 2 Samuel 1:23 | “Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.” Word: נֶשֶׁר (nesher) | |
| Proverbs 30:17 | “The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.” Word: נֶשֶׁר (nesher) | |
| Lamentations 4:19 | “Our persecutors are swifter than the eagles of the heaven: they pursued us upon the mountains, they laid wait for us in the wilderness.” Word: נֶשֶׁר (nesher) | |
| Obadiah 1:4 | “Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord.” Word: נֶשֶׁר (nesher) |
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