Quick Definition
nest
Strong's Definition
a nest (as fixed), sometimes including the nestlings; figuratively, a chamber or dwelling
Derivation: contracted from H7077 (קָנַן);
KJV Usage: nest, room.
TWOT Reference: 2042a
Outline of Biblical Usage
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
קֵן (qen) — nest. 1) nest 1a) nest (of bird) 1b) cells (like nests in Noah's ark)
UBS Dictionary of Biblical Hebrew
noun m · קנן
Constructions
nest = structure, made by birds ◄ from twigs, straw, grass, or other materials, ► to lay their eggs and shelter their young; ≈ associated with security
NUM 24:21 · DEU 22:6 · JOB 29:18 · JOB 39:27 · PSA 84:4 · PRO 27:8 · ISA 10:14 · JER 49:16 · OBA 1:4 · HAB 2:9
Birds
nestling literally: nest; hence: = group of young birds that are not yet or hardly mature enough to leave the security of their nest; ≈ associated with being vulnerable, in need of protection
Constructions
room, compartment literally: nest; hence: = division within a space forming a separate room
1 JOB 29:18 MT HOTTP-B RSV NIV NJPS NRSV GNT CEV | NJB REB קֶרֶן "horn", "strength" 2 GEN 6:14 MT RSV NIV NJPS NRSV GNT CEV | NJB REB קָנֶה"reeds" | HOTTP-B קִנִּים קִנִּים "series of compartments"
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Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
קֵן n.m. nest nest, of bird
cells, like nests, in Noah’s ark
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