Strong’s H5697
עֶגְלָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
`eglah
Pronunciation
ehg-LAH
Definition
Heifer
Meaning
a, calf, one nearly grown
Usage
The term "eglah" refers to a young female cow, or heifer, often used in agricultural contexts or sacrificial rites. In the Hebrew Bible, heifers are sometimes mentioned in the context of offerings, as well as in symbolic or illustrative language.
Bible references
Genesis 15:9;Deuteronomy 21:3;Deuteronomy 21:4;Deuteronomy 21:4;Deuteronomy 21:6;Judges 14:18;1 Samuel 16:2;Isaiah 7:21;Isaiah 15:5;Jeremiah 46:20;Jeremiah 48:34;Jeremiah 50:11;Hosea 10:5;Hosea 10:11