The Meaning of Ayelet Ha-Shaḥar at Tehillim 22:1
By Mitchell First
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The phrase השׁחר אילת is found at Tehillim 22:1. The entire verse reads: “la-menatzeaḥ al ayelet ha-shaḥar mizmor le-David.” What is the meaning of השׁחר אילת ? This is the only time this phrase appears in Tanakh. Its meaning is so unclear that Radak offers five interpretations!
Literally, השׁחר אילת means: “doe of the dawn.” A … Read More...