The meaning of “אֶבְרָה”
Understanding ʼebrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of אֵבֶר feather, wing. - {a pinion} 1) pinion, wing 1a) of bird (ostrich, eagle, dove) 1b) of God (metaph)
אֶבְרָה
feminine of אֵבֶר feather, wing. - {a pinion} 1) pinion, wing 1a) of bird (ostrich, eagle, dove) 1b) of God (metaph)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:11 | “As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings:” Word: אֶבְרָה (ʼebrâh) | |
| Job 39:13 | “Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?” Word: אֶבְרָה (ʼebrâh) | |
| Psalms 68:13 | “Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.” Word: אֶבְרָה (ʼebrâh) | |
| Psalms 91:4 | “He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Word: אֶבְרָה (ʼebrâh) |