The meaning of “אֶפְרֹחַ”
Understanding ʼephrôach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
young (one). - the brood of a bird 1) young, young one (of birds) 2) young birds
אֶפְרֹחַ
young (one). - the brood of a bird 1) young, young one (of birds) 2) young birds
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 22:6 | “If a bird’s nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young:” Word: אֶפְרֹחַ (ʼephrôach) | |
| Job 39:30 | “Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she. ” Word: אֶפְרֹחַ (ʼephrôach) | |
| Psalms 84:3 | “Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God.” Word: אֶפְרֹחַ (ʼephrôach) |
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