Strong’s H7090

קִפוֹד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

qippowd

Pronunciation

kip-PODE

Definition

Hedgehog, porcupine

Meaning

a species of bird, the bittern

Usage

The term "qippod" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a creature that is often translated as "hedgehog" or "porcupine." The word is used to describe animals that are known for their spiny protection and ability to curl up, which aligns with the root meaning of contracting or rolling up.

Bible references

Isaiah 14:23;Isaiah 34:11;Zephaniah 2:14