| Easton's Bible Dictionary (Proverbs 30:31), the rendering of the Hebrew zarzir mothnayim, meaning literally "girded as to the lions." Some (Gesen.; R.V. marg.) render it "war-horse." The LXX. and Vulgate versions render it "cock." It has been by some interpreters rendered also "stag" and "warrior," as being girded about or panoplied, and "wrestler." The greyhound, however, was evidently known in ancient times, as appears from Egyptian monuments. Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sight and swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and is figured on the Egyptian monuments. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia GREYHOUND gra'-hound.
See DOG. | Multi-Version Concordance Greyhound (1 Occurrence) Proverbs 30:31 the greyhound, the male goat also; and the king against whom there is no rising up. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS) |