Definition
a primitive root; to swoop down upon (literally or figuratively)
Traditional renderings: fly, rail.
Traditional renderings: fly, rail.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders עִיט:
- ἐκκλίνωekklinō“to turn from”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 1 Samuel 15:19וַתַּ֙עַט֙ · Why did you rushSo why did you not obey the LORD? Why did you rush upon the plunder and do evil in the sight of the LORD?”
- 1 Samuel 25:14וַיָּ֥עַט · but he screamedMeanwhile, one of Nabal’s young men informed Nabal’s wife Abigail, “Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, but he screamed at them.