The Hebrew word betzah (H1000) means egg — the egg of a bird. It appears in the Old Testament in both literal and metaphorical contexts, referring to the eggs of birds in natural observation (Deuteronomy 22:6; Isaiah 10:14) and in wisdom literature as a symbol of something precious that should not be carelessly taken or destroyed. The word is related to the concept of new life and potential.
In Deuteronomy 22:6-7, God commands that if a bird's nest is found, the eggs or young may be taken but the mother bird must be released — a law that reveals God's care for the natural order and His concern for sustainability and mercy even in small things. Jesus cites a similar principle in Luke 11:12, asking whether any father would give his son a scorpion when he asks for an egg, illustrating the contrast between human cruelty and God's good provision. Even in creation's smallest things, God's wisdom and care are displayed.