Definition
a primitive root; to dart, i.e. fly rapidly
Traditional renderings: fly.
Traditional renderings: fly.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders דָּאָה:
- ὀπτάνομαιoptanomai“to appear”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Deuteronomy 28:49יִדְאֶ֖ה · to swoop downThe LORD will bring a nation from afar, from the ends of the earth, to swoop down upon you like an eagle—a nation whose language you will not understand,
- Psalm 18:10וַ֝יֵּ֗דֶא · He soaredHe mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.
- Jeremiah 48:40יִדְאֶ֑ה · swoops downFor this is what the LORD says: “Behold, an eagle swoops down and spreads his wings against Moab.
- Jeremiah 49:22וְיִדְאֶ֔ה · and swoop downLook! An eagle will soar and swoop down, spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s mighty men will be like the heart of a woman in labor.