Strong’s H5822
עָזְנִיָּה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
`ozniyah
Pronunciation
oz-nee-yah
Definition
Owl
Meaning
the sea-eagle
Usage
The term "ozniyyah" refers to a specific type of unclean bird listed in the dietary laws of the Old Testament. It is often translated as "owl" in English versions of the Bible. The owl is associated with desolation and uncleanliness, symbolizing places of ruin and abandonment.
Bible references
Leviticus 11:13;Deuteronomy 14:12