Original Word: אַיָּלָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ayalah
Pronunciation: ah-yah-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (ah-yaw-law')
Definition: Doe, Hind
Meaning: a doe, female deer

hind

Feminine of 'ayal; a doe or female deer -- hind.

see HEBREW 'ayal

Word Origin
fem. of ayyal
Definition
a hind, doe
NASB Translation
deer (2), doe (2), hind (1), hinds (2), hinds' (3).

אַיָּלָה noun feminine hind, doe — ׳א absolute Genesis 49:21 (but read אֵילָה see below); אַיֶּ֫לֶת Jeremiah 14:5; construct אַיֶּ֫לֶת Psalm 22:1; Proverbs 5:19; plural אַיָּלוֺת Psalm 29:9 4t; construct אַיְלוֺת Songs 2:7; Songs 3:5 — hind, doe, as calving Job 39:1 (׳חֹלֵל א "" לֶדֶת יַעֲלֵי סָ֑לַע) compare Psalm 29:9 ׳יְחוֺלֵל א ׳קוֺל י; in adjuration הַשָּׂדֶה ׳בָּצְבָאוֺת אוֺ בְּא Songs 2:7; Songs 3:5; in simileמְשַׁוֶּה רַגְלַי ׳כָּא Psalm 18:34 = 2 Samuel 22:34 compare ׳כָּא ׳וַיָּשֶׂם ר Habakkuk 3:19 i.e. surefooted, secure, compare "" וְעַל בָּמֹתַי יַעֲמִידֵנִי Psalm 18:34 (2 Samuel 22:34; so Habakkuk 3:19 but verb יַדְרִכֵנִי metaphor of Naphtali Genesis 49:21 שְׁלֻחָה ׳א, but read אֵילָה, compare sub. I. אֵלָה; in name of a melody Psalm 22:1 עַלאַֿיֶּלֶת הַשַּׁחַר compare De, & forhind as figurative of dawn Yom.₂₉ a.

Word Origin: Feminine form of the Hebrew word אַיָּל (ayal), which means "deer" or "stag."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G484, ἀντιλόπη (antilopē), which refers to an antelope or a similar graceful animal. While not a direct equivalent, it shares the thematic elements of grace and swiftness found in the Hebrew term אַיָּלָה.

Usage: The term אַיָּלָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a female deer, often symbolizing grace, beauty, and swiftness. It is used metaphorically in various contexts to convey these attributes.

Context: • The word אַיָּלָה appears in several passages in the Hebrew Bible, often in poetic and metaphorical contexts. It is used to describe the beauty and grace of a woman, as seen in the Song of Solomon 2:9, where the beloved is compared to a gazelle or a young stag. In Proverbs 5:19, the term is used to describe the delight and grace of a loving wife: "A loving doe, a graceful fawn—may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever."
• The imagery of a doe is also used to convey swiftness and agility. In 2 Samuel 22:34 and its parallel in Psalm 18:33, the psalmist speaks of God making his feet like those of a deer, enabling him to stand on the heights, symbolizing sure-footedness and divine empowerment.
• The doe is a creature of the forest, often associated with natural beauty and the wilderness. This connection to nature underscores the biblical themes of creation and the Creator's handiwork.
• In the broader biblical narrative, the use of animal imagery, such as the doe, serves to illustrate human characteristics and divine attributes, providing a rich tapestry of symbolism that enhances the theological and moral teachings of the Scriptures.

אַיָּל֣וֹת אַיָּלָ֣ה אַיָּלוֹת֮ אילה אילות בְּאַיְל֣וֹת באילות כָּֽאַיָּל֔וֹת כָּאַיָּל֑וֹת כאילות ’ay·yā·lāh ’ay·yā·lō·wṯ ’ayyālāh ’ayyālōwṯ aiyaLah aiyaLot bə’aylōwṯ bə·’ay·lō·wṯ beayLot kā’ayyālōwṯ kā·’ay·yā·lō·wṯ kaaiyaLotInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts