Original Word: עוֹף
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: `owph
Pronunciation: ohf
Phonetic Spelling: (ofe)
Definition: Bird, flying creature
Meaning: a bird

fowl

(Aramaic) corresponding to owph -- fowl.

see HEBREW owph

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to oph
Definition
fowl
NASB Translation
bird (1), birds (1).

Word Origin: Derived from the root עוּף (awf), which means "to cover" or "to fly."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4071: πετεινόν (peteinon) • a bird, fowl
• Strong's Greek Number 3732: ὄρνεον (orneon) • a bird, fowl

These Greek terms are used in the New Testament to refer to birds, similar to the usage of עוֹף in the Old Testament, indicating a continuity in the depiction of avian creatures across the biblical canon.

Usage: The term עוֹף is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament to denote birds or flying creatures. It is a general term that encompasses various species of birds.

Context: The Aramaic word עוֹף appears in the context of the Old Testament, specifically in the books of Daniel and Ezra, which contain sections written in Aramaic. This term is used to describe birds, emphasizing their characteristic ability to fly. In the ancient Near Eastern context, birds were often seen as symbols of freedom and transcendence due to their ability to soar above the earth. The use of עוֹף in the biblical text highlights the diversity of God's creation and the intricate design of creatures that inhabit the skies. The term is not limited to a specific type of bird but rather includes all avian creatures, reflecting the broad scope of the term in the ancient language.

וְעוֹף־ ועוף־ ע֖וֹף עוף ‘ō·wp̄ ‘ōwp̄ of veof wə‘ōwp̄- wə·‘ō·wp̄-Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts