Strong’s H3917
לִיִלית
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
liyliyth
Pronunciation
lee-leeth
Definition
Night creature, night monster, screech owl
Meaning
a night spectre
Usage
The term "liyliyth" appears in the Hebrew Bible as a reference to a creature associated with the night. In Isaiah 34:14, it is often translated as "night creature" or "night monster," suggesting a being that dwells in desolate places. The context implies a creature of ominous or supernatural nature, possibly reflecting ancient Near Eastern mythologies about night spirits or demons.
Bible references
Isaiah 34:14