Bible Dictionary

Eagle

A large bird of prey known for its strength, keen eyesight, and powerful flight.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

147 of 516

Letter

E

Meaning

A large bird of prey known for its strength, keen eyesight, and powerful flight.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 19:4
  • Deuteronomy 32:11
  • Job 39:27-30
  • Psalm 103:5
  • Proverbs 30:19
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Ezekiel 1:10
  • Revelation 4:7

Also Called

eagles

Original Language

Hebrew

נֶשֶׁר

nesher

eagle

Greek

ἀετός

aetos

eagle

Meaning

An eagle is a large bird of prey known for its strength, keen eyesight, and powerful flight.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the eagle is used both literally as a bird and figuratively to describe strength, swiftness, protection, and renewal.


Key References

  • Exodus 19:4
  • Deuteronomy 32:11
  • Job 39:27-30
  • Psalm 103:5
  • Proverbs 30:19
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Ezekiel 1:10
  • Revelation 4:7

  • Bird
  • Wings
  • Heaven
  • Flight
  • Dove

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 19:4
  • Deuteronomy 32:11
  • Job 39:27-30
  • Psalm 103:5
  • Proverbs 30:19
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Ezekiel 1:10
  • Revelation 4:7

Related Terms

Study Topics

birds creation strength symbolism