Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5861

Strong's H5861 · Hebrew

עַיִט

ʻayiṭ · /ah'-yit/

Number
H5861
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עַיִט
Transliteration
ʻayiṭ
Pronunciation
ah'-yit
KJV occurrences
6 verses

Definition

a hawk or other bird of prey

KJV: bird, fowl, ravenous (bird).

Root / derivation: from H5860 (עִיט);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עַיִט across 6 verses.

fowls3×
bird2×
birds1×
fowl1×
ravenous1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Job1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
Jeremiah1 verse
Ezekiel1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5861 (ʻayiṭ) mean?

a hawk or other bird of prey

How many times does H5861 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5861 (עַיִט) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fowls.”

How is ʻayiṭ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5861 is rendered as “fowls” (3×), “bird” (2×), “birds” (1×), “fowl” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word עַיִט come from?

from H5860 (עִיט);