Biblica Analytica

עׇזְנִיָּה

oz.niy.yah (H5822)

vulture

2 verses 2 books OT 2 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The Hebrew word עׇזְנִיָּה (oz.niy.yah) carries a literal and specific meaning as a term for "vulture." The word belongs to the semantic domain of "Animals & Creatures" and is found only twice in the Bible. In its limited biblical occurrences, the word likely serves to evoke a vivid image of a scavenging bird of prey, capable of perching upon a carcass. This image conveys the idea of something that is decayed, lifeless, or ravaged. The significance of this word may lie in its ability to evoke a strong visual and emotional connection in the reader, rather than to convey a specific theological or conceptual message. Its sparse usage suggests that it was likely used for its evocative power rather than as a technical or descriptive term.

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Leviticus 11:13

“ ‘You shall detest these among the birds; they shall not be eaten because they are an abomination: the eagle, the vulture, the black vulture,

Deuteronomy 14:12

But these are they of which you shall not eat: the eagle, the vulture, the osprey,