What does יַנְשׁוּף mean in the Bible?
יַנְשׁוּף is a Hebrew word meaning "an unclean (acquatic) bird ; probably the heron (perhaps from its blowing cry, or because the nightheron is meant)".
Hebrew · H3244
יַנְשׁוּף
An unclean (acquatic) bird ; probably the heron (perhaps from its blowing cry, or because the nightheron is meant)
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
יַנְשׁוּףH3244
What does יַנְשׁוּף mean in the Bible?
יַנְשׁוּף is a Hebrew word meaning "an unclean (acquatic) bird ; probably the heron (perhaps from its blowing cry, or because the nightheron is meant)".
Full entry for יַנְשׁוּף (H3244) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H3244?
The BSB source-word alignment has 3 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include the great owl (2), and the great owl (1).
Where does יַנְשׁוּף appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Leviticus 11:17. Its strongest book concentrations include Deuteronomy (1), Isaiah (1), Leviticus (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itthe great owl2×Leviticus 11:17, Deuteronomy 14:16
and the great owl1×Isaiah 34:11
Show sample aligned rows
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowLeviticus 11:17
Aligned rows3
Books represented3
Leviticus1Deuteronomy1Isaiah1
Source forms
הַיַּנְשׁ֖וּף1xhay·yan·šūp̄Deuteronomy 14:16
הַיַּנְשֽׁוּף׃1xhay·yan·šūp̄Leviticus 11:17
וְיַנְשׁ֥וֹף1xwə·yan·šō·wp̄Isaiah 34:11
Parsing patterns
Article | Noun - masculine singular2xLeviticus 11:17, Deuteronomy 14:16
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular1xIsaiah 34:11
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. an unclean (acquatic) bird ; probably the heron (perhaps from its blowing cry, or because the nightheron is meant)
Source Gloss
an unclean (acquatic) bird ; probably the heron (perhaps from its blowing cry, or because the nightheron is meant)
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
an unclean (acquatic) bird; probably the heron (perhaps from its blowing cry, or because the nightheron is meant) BDB: strident Usage: (great) owl.s
Word Origins
יַנְשׁוּף is built from these roots:
נָשַׁףH5398
נֶשֶׁףH5399