Original Word: חֲסִידָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chaciydah
Pronunciation: khaw-see-daw'
Phonetic Spelling: (khas-ee-daw')
Definition: Stork
Meaning: the kind, bird, a stork

feather, stork

Feminine of chaciyd; the kind (maternal) bird, i.e. A stork -- X feather, stork.

see HEBREW chaciyd

Word Origin
fem. of chasid
Definition
stork
NASB Translation
stork (5).

I. חֲסִידָה noun feminine stork (so called as kind and affectionate to its young) — Leviticus 11:19 = Deuteronomy 14:18; Psalm 104:17; Jeremiah 8:7; Zechariah 5:9.

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסִיד (chasid), meaning "kind" or "pious."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew חֲסִידָה in the Strong's Concordance, as the specific term for "stork" does not appear in the Greek New Testament. However, the concept of birds and their symbolic meanings can be found in various Greek entries related to birds in general.

Usage: The word חֲסִידָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the stork, a bird that is often associated with kindness and loyalty. It appears in contexts that highlight the characteristics of the stork, such as its migratory patterns and its role in the natural order.

Context: The stork, חֲסִידָה, is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a bird that exemplifies kindness and familial devotion. It is referenced in several passages, including Leviticus 11:19 and Deuteronomy 14:18, where it is listed among the unclean birds that the Israelites were forbidden to eat. The stork's migratory behavior is noted in Jeremiah 8:7, which states, "Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons, and the turtledove, swift, and thrush observe the time of their migration." This verse highlights the stork's instinctual knowledge and adherence to the natural order, serving as a metaphor for understanding and obedience. The stork's reputation for caring for its young and returning to its nesting grounds year after year has made it a symbol of fidelity and nurturing care in biblical literature.

הַחֲסִידָ֑ה הַחֲסִידָ֔ה החסידה וְהַ֣חֲסִידָ֔ה והחסידה חֲ֝סִידָ֗ה חֲסִידָ֣ה חֲסִידָ֥ה חסידה chasiDah ha·ḥă·sî·ḏāh ḥă·sî·ḏāh hachasiDah haḥăsîḏāh ḥăsîḏāh veHachasiDah wə·ha·ḥă·sî·ḏāh wəhaḥăsîḏāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts