The meaning of “עֵז”
Understanding ʻêz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(she) goat, kid. - a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair) 1) ...
עֵז
(she) goat, kid. - a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair) 1) female goat, she-goat, goat, kid
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 30:35 | “And he removed that day the he goats that were ringstraked and spotted, and all the she goats that were speckled and spotted, and every one that had some white in it, and all the brown among the sheep, and gave them into the hand of his sons.” Word: עֵז (ʻêz) | |
| Leviticus 9:3 | “And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt offering;” Word: עֵז (ʻêz) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:4 | “These are the beasts which ye shall eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat,” Word: עֵז (ʻêz) | |
| 1 Samuel 19:16 | “And when the messengers were come in, behold, there was an image in the bed, with a pillow of goats’ hair for his bolster.” Word: עֵז (ʻêz) | |
| 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: עֵז (ʻêz) |