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The meaning of עׇזְנִיָּה

Understanding ʻoznîyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably feminine of עֹז ospray. - probably the sea-eagle (from its strength) 1) an unclean bird of prey 1a) osprey, bla...

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עׇזְנִיָּה

Phoneticoz-nee-yaw'
Transliterationʻoznîyâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably feminine of עֹז ospray. - probably the sea-eagle (from its strength) 1) an unclean bird of prey 1a) osprey, black eagle, buzzard 1b) perhaps an extinct bird, exact meaning unknown

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Leviticus 11:13

And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,

Word: עׇזְנִיָּה (ʻoznîyâh)
Deuteronomy 14:12

But these are they of which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,

Word: עׇזְנִיָּה (ʻoznîyâh)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Leviticus
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