G105

ἀετός

aetos

Masculine noun · From the same as ἀήρ (G109)

From the same as; an eagle (from its wind-like flight):—eagle.

Outline

an eagle: since eagles do not usually go in quest of carrion, this may be a vulture that resembles an eagle
an eagle as a standard (Roman Military)

Usages

Matthew 24:28

For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

Breakdown

carcase The Elect. eagles The angels.

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Luke 17:37

And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them,

Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

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Revelation 4:7

And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.

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Revelation 12:14

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 serpent.

Breakdown

wings of a great eagle Representing how Israel was delivered (Exodus 19:4). serpent is another word for the dragon, Esau. nourished for a time Esau had to take care of the children of Israel whilst he had them in slavery.

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