Encyclopedia entry
Hind
Heb. ‘ayalah (2 Sam. 22:34; Ps. 18:33, etc.) and ‘ayeleth (Ps. 22, title), the female of the hart or stag. It is referred to as an emblem of activity (Gen. 49:21), gentleness (Prov. 5:19), feminine modesty (Cant. 2:7; 3:5), earnest longing (Ps. 42:1), timidity (Ps. 29:9). In the title of Ps. 22, the word probably refers to some tune bearing that name.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
the female of the common stag or Cervus elaphus . It is frequently noticed in the poetical parts of Scripture as emblematic of activity, (Genesis 49:21; Psalms 18:33) gentleness, (Proverbs 5:19) feminine modesty, (Song of Solomon 2:7; 3:5) earnest longing, (Psalms 42:1) and maternal affection. (Jeremiah 14:5) Its shyness and remoteness from the haunts of men are also alluded to, (Job 39:1) and its timidity, causing it to cast its young at the sound of thunder. (Psalms 29:9)
In the Bible
3
Verses where Hind is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Genesis 49:21
Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns.
- Jeremiah 14:5
Even the doe in the field deserts her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
- Proverbs 5:19
A loving doe, a graceful fawn— may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever.
Scripture on Hind
10
Entries that reference Hind
1
Voices on Hind
24
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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