Psalm 55:6
Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data
"And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest."
Word-by-Word Analysis
אָמַר
ʼâmar
to say (used with great latitude)
כָּנָף
kânâph
an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinna...
דָּמָה
dâmâh
to compare; by implication, to resemble, liken, consider
יוֹנָה
yôwnâh
a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)
עוּף
ʻûwph
to fly; also (by implication of dimness) to faint (from the darkness of swooning)
סוּר
çûwr
to turn off (literal or figurative)
יֶתֶר
yether
properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
Key Terms in This Verse
עוּף ʻûwph
to fly; also (by implication of dimness) to faint (from the darkness of swooning)
Study H5774 →כָּנָף kânâph
an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle
Study H3671 →יֶתֶר yether
properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
Study H3499 →Cross References
And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serp...
In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
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