Strong’s H5860

עִיט

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`iyt

Pronunciation

eet

Definition

Bird of prey, vulture

Meaning

to swoop down upon

Usage

The Hebrew word "עִיט" (iyt) refers to a bird of prey, often translated as "vulture" in English. It is used in the context of describing unclean birds that feed on carrion. The term is associated with creatures that are scavengers, highlighting their role in the ecosystem as cleaners of dead animals.

Bible references

1 Samuel 15:19;1 Samuel 25:14