Strong’s H0355

אַיָּלָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

ayalah

Pronunciation

ah-yah-LAH

Definition

Doe, Hind

Meaning

a doe, female deer

Usage

The term "ayyalah" refers to a female deer, often symbolizing grace, beauty, and swiftness. In the Hebrew Bible, it is used metaphorically to describe attributes such as agility and elegance. The imagery of a doe is frequently employed in poetic and wisdom literature to convey a sense of natural beauty and gentle strength.

Bible references

Genesis 49:21;2 Samuel 22:34;Job 39:1;Psalm 18:33;Psalm 29:9;Songs 2:7;Songs 3:5;Habakkuk 3:19