ΙΕΡΑΞʼ, ιεραξʼ
IERAXʼ, ieraxʼ
Sounds Like: ee-EH-rax
Translations: hawk, falcon, a hawk, a falcon
From the root: ΙΕΡΑΞ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a hawk or a falcon, a bird of prey known for its keen eyesight and hunting prowess. In ancient Greek literature, it often symbolizes speed, sharp vision, or a predatory nature. The apostrophe at the end (keraia) indicates that the word is being used as a numeral, representing the number 170. However, it is much more likely to be a coronis, indicating an elision, meaning it could be a shortened form of a word like 'ΙΕΡΑΞ' followed by a vowel-initial word, or a crasis of two words. Given the context, it is most likely the noun 'hawk' or 'falcon'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2426 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Job — 39:26
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