Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, New Living Translation the little owl, the great owl, the barn owl, English Standard Version the little owl and the short-eared owl, the barn owl Berean Standard Bible the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, King James Bible The little owl, and the great owl, and the swan, New King James Version the little owl, the screech owl, the white owl, New American Standard Bible the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, NASB 1995 the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, NASB 1977 the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, Legacy Standard Bible the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, Amplified Bible the little owl, the great owl, the long-eared owl, Christian Standard Bible little owls, long-eared owls, barn owls, Holman Christian Standard Bible the little owl, the long-eared owl, the white owl, American Standard Version the little owl, and the great owl, and the horned owl, English Revised Version the little owl, and the great owl, and the horned owl; GOD'S WORD® Translation little owls, great owls, barn owls, International Standard Version the little owl, the great owl, the horned owl, Majority Standard Bible the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, NET Bible the little owl, the long-eared owl, the white owl, New Heart English Bible the little owl, and the great owl, and the horned owl, Webster's Bible Translation The little owl, and the great owl, and the swan, World English Bible the little owl, the great owl, the horned owl, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe little owl, and the great owl, and the waterhen, Young's Literal Translation the little owl, and the great owl, and the swan, Smith's Literal Translation The cormorant, and the ibis and the heron, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe heron, and the swan, and the stork, Catholic Public Domain Version the heron, and the swan, and the ibis, New American Bible the little owl, the screech owl, the barn owl, New Revised Standard Version the little owl and the great owl, the water hen Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe stork, the hoopoe after its kind, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the stork and the hoopoe with its kinds, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the little owl, and the great owl, and the horned owl; Brenton Septuagint Translation and the heron, and the swan, and the stork, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Clean and Unclean Animals…15the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk, 16 the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, 17the desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant,… Cross References Leviticus 11:13-19 Additionally, 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, ... Isaiah 2:20 In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. Jeremiah 4:13 Behold, he advances like the clouds, his chariots like the whirlwind. His horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us, for we are ruined! Ezekiel 13:20 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: See, I am against the magic charms with which you ensnare souls like birds, and I will tear them from your arms. So I will free the souls you have ensnared like birds. Hosea 9:11 Ephraim’s glory will fly away like a bird, with no birth, no pregnancy, and no conception. Zephaniah 1:3 “I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and the idols with their wicked worshipers. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. Genesis 7:14 they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature. Job 39:13-18 The 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 104:17 where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses. Proverbs 30:17 As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it. Matthew 6:26 Look 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 12:24 Consider 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 10:12-14 It contained all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, as well as birds of the air. / Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” / “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” Romans 1:23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. 1 Corinthians 15:39 Not all flesh is the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another. Treasury of Scripture The little owl, and the great owl, and the swan, the swan. Jump to Previous Hen Horned Ibis Little Owl Swan Water Water-Hen WhiteJump to Next Hen Horned Ibis Little Owl Swan Water Water-Hen WhiteDeuteronomy 14 1. God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning3. What may and may not be eaten 4. of animals 9. of fishes 11. of fowls 21. That which dies of itself may not be eaten 22. Tithes of Divine Service 23. Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord 28. The third year's tithe of alms and charity the little owl The little owl is mentioned among the unclean birds that the Israelites were forbidden to eat. In the ancient Near Eastern context, owls were often associated with desolation and were considered unclean due to their nocturnal habits and scavenging nature. This prohibition reflects the broader Levitical laws that aimed to distinguish the Israelites from surrounding nations by their dietary practices. The little owl, being a bird of prey, fits into the category of animals that do not conform to the dietary laws outlined in Leviticus 11. The owl's symbolism of wisdom in other cultures contrasts with its negative connotations in the Hebrew Bible. the great owl the white owl Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving instructions on clean and unclean animals. 3. Promised Land The destination of the Israelites, where they are to live according to God's laws. 4. Dietary Laws Specific instructions given by God regarding what the Israelites can and cannot eat. 5. Owls Birds listed as unclean, symbolizing creatures that are not to be consumed by the Israelites. Teaching Points Understanding God's HolinessThe dietary laws remind us of God's holiness and the call for His people to be set apart. We should strive to live lives that reflect God's holiness in all areas, not just dietary choices. Symbolism of Purity The unclean animals symbolize spiritual impurity. We should examine our lives for areas that may be spiritually unclean and seek God's cleansing. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites were called to obey God's laws as an act of faith and trust. Similarly, we are called to obey God's Word, trusting in His wisdom and provision. Cultural and Historical Context Understanding the historical context of these laws helps us appreciate the cultural significance and the reasons behind God's instructions to the Israelites. Freedom in Christ While the dietary laws were specific to the Israelites, Christians are reminded of the freedom found in Christ, who fulfills the law. This freedom calls us to live responsibly and in a way that honors God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the little owl,הַכּ֥וֹס (hak·kō·ws) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3563: A cup, a lot, some unclean bird, an owl the great owl, הַיַּנְשׁ֖וּף (hay·yan·šūp̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3244: (a ceremonially unclean bird) perhaps an owl the white owl, וְהַתִּנְשָֽׁמֶת׃ (wə·hat·tin·šā·meṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8580: A hard breather, two unclean creatures, a lizard and a, bird, the tree-toad and the water-hen Links Deuteronomy 14:16 NIVDeuteronomy 14:16 NLT Deuteronomy 14:16 ESV Deuteronomy 14:16 NASB Deuteronomy 14:16 KJV Deuteronomy 14:16 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 14:16 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 14:16 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 14:16 French Bible Deuteronomy 14:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 14:16 The little owl and the great owl (Deut. De Du) |
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