Definition: Artiodactylous means "flying" in Greek, referring to animals that have wings or can fly. The term evolved from "artiodactyla," which originally referred to a family of birds known for their long beaks. The artiodactylous word has several meanings throughout the Bible and the New Testament:
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Artiodactylus
- A common name for a large, flightless mammal belonging to the genus "Artiodactyla."
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Artiodactylum
- Also known as "artiodactyl" (also spelled in Hebrew: ΧΦ·Χ¨Φ°ΧΦ΄ΦΌΧΧΦΈΧΦ΄ΧΦΆΧͺ), it is a term that describes the genus of birds.
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Artiodactylum
- A more general name for various types of large, flightless mammal. It also includes "artiodactyla" as in "artiodactylus."
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Artiodactylinae
- A family of large and medium-sized mammals, including the genus "Artiodactyla."
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Artiodactylum
is a term used by ancient peoples to refer to the artiodactylous genus.
The word's origin from "artiodactylus" dates back to the time of Sennacherib, king of Assyria and later Nebuchadnezzar II in 2 Kings 18:45. The specific term "artiodactyla" was first used by the Greek historian Herodotus around 6th century BCE, which likely referred to birds with wings.
The word 'Artiodactylous' comes from a root that originally meant to fly or move. The exact meaning of Artiodactylus depends on its specific species and context in various Old Testament references.
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