Large bird of prey, eagle, vulture

H5404
Hebrew
UBS
נֶשֶׁר
nesherneh'-sher
Noun Masculine

Definition

exact meaning unknown; possibly: = a grouping of large birds of prey with keen eyesight; ► unclean and therefore not to be eaten; ≈ associated with large size and great strength, ability to fly great distances at high speed; symbol of protection, metaphor for God, but also symbol for death in battle

Semantic Domains

Birds

Etymology

from an unused root meaning to lacerate;

KJV Translations

eagle

Occurrences26
Frequency Rank#1134

Verse Usage

This word appears 26 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.