New International Versionthe desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant,
New Living Translationthe desert owl, the Egyptian vulture, the cormorant,
English Standard Versionand the tawny owl, the carrion vulture and the cormorant,
Berean Standard Biblethe desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant,
King James BibleAnd the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,
New King James Versionthe jackdaw, the carrion vulture, the fisher owl,
New American Standard Biblethe pelican, the carrion vulture, the cormorant,
NASB 1995the pelican, the carrion vulture, the cormorant,
NASB 1977the pelican, the carrion vulture, the cormorant,
Legacy Standard Biblethe pelican, the carrion vulture, the cormorant,
Amplified Biblethe pelican, the carrion vulture, the cormorant,
Christian Standard Bibleeagle owls, ospreys, cormorants,
Holman Christian Standard Biblethe desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant,
American Standard Versionand the pelican, and the vulture, and the cormorant,
English Revised Versionand the pelican, and the vulture, and the cormorant;
GOD'S WORD® Translationpelicans, ospreys, cormorants,
International Standard Versionthe pelican, the carrion vulture, the cormorant,
NET Biblethe jackdaw, the carrion vulture, the cormorant,
New Heart English Bibleand the pelican, and the vulture, and the cormorant,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the pelican, and the gier-eagle, and the cormorant, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant,
World English Biblethe pelican, the vulture, the cormorant, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the pelican, and the Egyptian vulture, and the cormorant,
Young's Literal Translation and the pelican, and the gier-eagle, and the cormorant,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the pelican, and the carrion vulture, and the gannet, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the cormorant, the porphirion, and the night crow,
Catholic Public Domain Versionand the sea bird, the marsh hen, and the night raven,
New American Biblethe horned owl, the osprey, the cormorant,
New Revised Standard Versionand the desert owl, the carrion vulture and the cormorant, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe desert cock, and the peacock,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd a male chicken and the peacock, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and the pelican, and the carrion-vulture, and the cormorant;
Brenton Septuagint Translationand the cormorant, and the hawk, and its like, and the hoopoe, and the raven,
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Clean and Unclean Animals… 16the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, 17the desert owl,the osprey,the cormorant,18the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat.…
Cross References Leviticus 11:13-19Additionally, you are to detest the following birds, and they must not be eaten because they are detestable: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture, / the kite, any kind of falcon, / any kind of raven, ...
Genesis 7:14they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature.
Genesis 8:19Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird—everything that moves upon the earth—came out of the ark, kind by kind.
Isaiah 34:11The desert owl and screech owl will possess it, and the great owl and raven will dwell in it. The LORD will stretch out over Edom a measuring line of chaos and a plumb line of destruction.
Jeremiah 8:7Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons. The turtledove, the swift, and the thrush keep their time of migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD.
Ezekiel 39:4On the mountains of Israel you will fall—you and all your troops and the nations with you. I will give you as food to every kind of ravenous bird and wild beast.
Job 39:13-18The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork. / For she leaves her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand. / She forgets that a foot may crush them, or a wild animal may trample them. ...
Psalm 104:17where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses.
Isaiah 46:11I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.
Matthew 6:26Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Luke 12:24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!
Acts 10:12It contained all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, as well as birds of the air.
Romans 1:23and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.
1 Corinthians 15:39Not all flesh is the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another.
Revelation 18:2And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.
Treasury of Scripture And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant, the cormorant. Jump to Previous CarrionCarrion-VultureCormorantDesertEagleOspreyOwlPelicanVultureJump to Next CarrionCarrion-VultureCormorantDesertEagleOspreyOwlPelicanVultureDeuteronomy 14 1.God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning3.What may and may not be eaten4.of animals9.of fishes11.of fowls21.That which dies of itself may not be eaten22.Tithes of Divine Service23.Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord28.The third year's tithe of alms and charitythe desert owlThe desert owl is mentioned among the unclean birds that the Israelites were forbidden to eat. This bird is often associated with desolate places, symbolizing desolation and judgment in biblical literature. In Isaiah 34:11, the desert owl is depicted as inhabiting the ruins of Edom, a place of divine judgment. The owl's nocturnal nature and preference for solitude may also symbolize spiritual darkness or separation from God. The prohibition against eating such birds underscores the call for Israel to remain distinct and holy, avoiding associations with death and impurity. the osprey
The osprey, a bird of prey, is known for its fishing skills and is often found near bodies of water. Its inclusion in the list of unclean birds may relate to its predatory nature, which contrasts with the peaceful and clean animals permitted for consumption. The osprey's diet and habitat might have been seen as inconsistent with the dietary laws that emphasized purity and separation from the practices of surrounding nations. The osprey's role as a hunter could also symbolize the destructive power that God's people were to avoid embodying. the cormorant
The cormorant, another water bird, is known for its diving ability and is often associated with coastal regions. Its classification as unclean may be due to its scavenging habits, as it feeds on fish and other marine life, which could be seen as unclean or impure. The cormorant's presence in the list highlights the broader theme of distinguishing between clean and unclean, a principle that extends beyond dietary laws to encompass moral and spiritual purity. This distinction is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to live lives set apart from worldly corruption (2 Corinthians 6:17). Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, receiving instructions on clean and unclean animals. 3. Promised LandThe destination of the Israelites, where they are to live according to God's laws. 4. OwlsSpecific birds mentioned as unclean, symbolizing creatures that are not to be consumed. 5. WildernessThe setting where Moses delivers these laws, as the Israelites journey towards the Promised Land. Teaching Points Understanding HolinessThe dietary laws in Deuteronomy 14, including the prohibition of certain birds, teach the Israelites about living a life set apart for God. Holiness involves making distinctions in daily life, reflecting God's purity. Symbolism of OwlsOwls, often associated with desolation and darkness in Scripture, remind believers to avoid spiritual desolation and to seek the light of Christ in their lives. Obedience to God's CommandsThe specific instructions about clean and unclean animals emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commands, even when they may not fully understand the reasons behind them. Cultural and Spiritual DistinctionJust as the Israelites were called to be distinct from surrounding nations, Christians are called to live in a way that distinguishes them from the world, reflecting God's character. New Covenant UnderstandingWhile the dietary laws are not binding under the New Covenant, they point to the deeper spiritual truth of purity and holiness that is fulfilled in Christ. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 14
What do owls symbolize in the Bible?
Psalm 94:14 affirms God won't abandon His people, yet Israel faced multiple exiles and defeats; isn't this a historical contradiction?
John 6:35: Does Jesus's claim to be the 'bread of life' conflict with other biblical teachings or Jewish beliefs about divine provision?
What was the purpose of Jesus' fasting?
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew the desert owl,וְהַקָּאָ֥ת(wə·haq·qā·’āṯ)Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6893:(a bird) perhaps pelicanthe osprey,הָרָחָ֖מָה(hā·rā·ḥā·māh)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7360:A kind of vulturethe cormorant,הַשָּׁלָֽךְ׃(haš·šā·lāḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7994:(bird of prey) probably cormorant
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