עִיט (ʻîyṭ) — Fly
Hebrew word study: עִיט (ʻîyṭ), Strong's H5860. to swoop down upon (literally or figuratively)
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to swoop down upon (literally or figuratively)
KJV translation words: fly, rail.
Strong's H5860 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Samuel 14:32 and last appears in 1 Samuel 25:14.
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Verses (all 3)
- 1 Samuel 14:32 — וַיַּעַט — and it rushed
- 1 Samuel 15:19 — וַתַּעַט — and did you rush
- 1 Samuel 25:14 — וַיָּעַט — and he shouted
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H5842 עֵט (ʻêṭ), H5861 עַיִט (ʻayiṭ).
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Frequently asked questions
What does ʻîyṭ (H5860) mean?
To swoop down upon (literally or figuratively).
How is H5860 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H5860 as: fly, rail..
How often does עִיט (ʻîyṭ) appear?
Strong's H5860 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Samuel 14:32 and last appears in 1 Samuel 25:14.
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