Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֵבֶר”
Understanding ʼêber reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(long-) wing(-ed). - a pinion 1) pinion, wing 1a) of bird (dove, eagle) 1b) of Babylonian king (fig.)
H83
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֵבֶר
Phoneticay-ber'
Transliterationʼêber
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(long-) wing(-ed). - a pinion 1) pinion, wing 1a) of bird (dove, eagle) 1b) of Babylonian king (fig.)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 55:6 | “And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” Word: אֵבֶר (ʼêber) | |
| Isaiah 40:31 | “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ” Word: אֵבֶר (ʼêber) | |
| Ezekiel 17:3 | “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar:” Word: אֵבֶר (ʼêber) |