עַ֔יִט
𐤏𐤉𐤈
ʻayiṭ
bird of prey
A bird of prey, especially one characterized by its swooping, raptorial feeding style; generally refers to hawks or similar large predatory birds. Can denote any bird of prey in broader contexts, not restricted to a specific species, but distinguished from scavenging birds such as vultures in some usages.
Isaiah 46:11 · Word #3
Lexicon H5861
| Lemma | עַיִט |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤉𐤈 |
| Transliteration | ʻayiṭ |
| Strong's | H5861 |
| Definition | A bird of prey, especially one characterized by its swooping, raptorial feeding style; generally refers to hawks or similar large predatory birds. Can denote any bird of prey in broader contexts, not restricted to a specific species, but distinguished from scavenging birds such as vultures in some usages. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | bird of prey |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5861-01
swooping raptor
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering highlights the root sense of swooping or pouncing (עיט) while identifying the creature as a bird of prey. The singular masculine absolute noun denotes one such predatory bird characterized by this action. |
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