Leviticus 11:19
New International Version
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe and the bat.

New Living Translation
the stork, herons of all kinds, the hoopoe, and the bat.

English Standard Version
the stork, the heron of any kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.

Berean Standard Bible
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.

King James Bible
And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

New King James Version
the stork, the heron after its kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.

New American Standard Bible
the stork, the heron in its kinds, the hoopoe, and the bat.

NASB 1995
and the stork, the heron in its kinds, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

NASB 1977
and the stork, the heron in its kinds, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the stork, the heron in its kinds, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

Amplified Bible
the stork, all kinds of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.

Christian Standard Bible
storks, any kind of heron, hoopoes, and bats.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.”

American Standard Version
and the stork, the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

English Revised Version
and the stork, the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
storks, all types of herons, hoopoes, and bats.

International Standard Version
storks, herons of every kind, the hoopoe, bata,

Majority Standard Bible
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.

NET Bible
the stork, the heron of any kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.

New Heart English Bible
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

World English Bible
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the stork, the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

Young's Literal Translation
and the stork, the heron after its kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the stork, the parrot according to its kind, and the hoopo and the bat.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The heron, and the charadrion according to its kind, the houp also, and the bat.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the heron, and the plover according to its kind, the crested hoopoe, and also the bat.

New American Bible
the stork, the various species of herons, the hoopoe, and the bat.

New Revised Standard Version
the stork, the heron of any kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the heron and the peacock.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And a male chicken and the peacock,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the stork, and the heron after its kinds, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the heron, and the lapwing, and the like to it, and the hoopoe and the bat.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Clean and Unclean Animals
18the white owl, the desert owl, the osprey, 19 the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat. 20All flying insects that walk on all fours are detestable to you.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 14:11-18
You may eat any clean bird, / but these you may not eat: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture, / the red kite, the falcon, any kind of kite, ...

Acts 10:12-15
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.” ...

Genesis 7:14
they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature.

Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

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.

Ezekiel 39:4
On 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 39:13-18
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. ...

Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

1 Kings 4:33
He spoke of trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing in the wall, and he taught about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.

Psalm 104:17
where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses.

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!

Hosea 9:11
Ephraim’s glory will fly away like a bird, with no birth, no pregnancy, and no conception.

Zechariah 5:9
Then I lifted up my eyes and saw two women approaching, with the wind in their wings. Their wings were like those of a stork, and they lifted up the basket between heaven and earth.

Romans 1:23
and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.

Revelation 18:2
And 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.


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the stork
The Hebrew word for "stork" is "חֲסִידָה" (chasidah), which is derived from the root "חסד" (chesed), meaning "kindness" or "loving-kindness." This etymology reflects the stork's reputation for being a caring and nurturing bird, often associated with familial devotion. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the stork was seen as a symbol of fidelity and care, which is why its inclusion in the list of unclean birds is significant. Despite its positive attributes, the stork is considered unclean, reminding the Israelites that God's standards of holiness transcend human perceptions of virtue.

any kind of heron
The term "heron" in Hebrew is "אֲנָפָה" (anaphah), which is a general term for long-legged wading birds. Herons were common in the marshy areas of the ancient Near East. The phrase "any kind" indicates a broad category, encompassing various species within the heron family. This reflects the comprehensive nature of the dietary laws, emphasizing the importance of discernment and obedience in all aspects of life. The heron's inclusion as unclean may be due to its habitat and feeding habits, which often involve scavenging, thus symbolizing impurity.

the hoopoe
The Hebrew word for "hoopoe" is "דּוּכִיפַת" (dukhiphat). The hoopoe is a distinctive bird known for its striking appearance and unique call. In ancient cultures, the hoopoe was often associated with mystery and the supernatural, sometimes linked to omens or divine messages. Its inclusion in the list of unclean birds serves as a reminder to the Israelites to avoid practices and symbols associated with pagan religions and superstitions, reinforcing the call to holiness and separation from the surrounding nations.

and the bat
The Hebrew word for "bat" is "עֲטַלֵּף" (atalleph). Bats are nocturnal creatures, often associated with darkness and the unknown. In the ancient world, bats were sometimes linked to death and the underworld due to their nocturnal habits and habitats in caves. The bat's inclusion as unclean highlights the biblical theme of light versus darkness, with God's people called to walk in the light and avoid associations with darkness and death. This serves as a metaphor for spiritual vigilance and the pursuit of righteousness.

(19) And the stork.--Besides the parallel passage, Deuteronomy 14:18, the word (chasidah) here rendered "stork" also occurs in Job 39:13; Psalm 104:17; Jeremiah 8:7; Zechariah 5:9, and is so translated, except Job 39:13, where the Authorised Version has "wing" in the text and "stork" in the margin. Its name literally denotes in Hebrew "the pious," "the kind," and is so called because the ancients regarded it as a type of maternal and filial affection and tenderness. The mother has been known to prefer perishing with its offspring in the flames rather than desert them when its attempts to rescue them from a fire had failed. The white stork is one of the largest land birds. Its black and powerful wings strikingly contrast with the pure white of its plumage. Hence the remark "they had wings like the wings of the stork" (Zechariah 5:9). The storks build on the loftiest towers and most conspicuous ruins, and also on the tops of high trees, where they may be seen to this day by the Sea of Galilee. It is to this that the Psalmist alludes: "as for the stork, the fir-trees are her home" (Psalm 104:17). To these nests they regularly return at the proper season, which marks them as the most punctual of migratory birds; and it is to this feature in their nature that the prophet refers: "the stork in heaven knoweth her appointed times" (Jeremiah 8:7). The stork feeds on fish, reptiles, and all kinds of offal and garbage, for which reason it is here placed in the list of unclean birds. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the stork,
הַחֲסִידָ֔ה (ha·ḥă·sî·ḏāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2624: The kind, bird, a stork

and any kind
לְמִינָ֑הּ (lə·mî·nāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4327: A sort, species

of heron;
הָאֲנָפָ֖ה (hā·’ă·nā·p̄āh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 601: An unclean bird, the parrot

the hoopoe
הַדּוּכִיפַ֖ת (had·dū·ḵî·p̄aṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1744: Perhaps hoopoe (a ceremonially unclean bird)

and the bat.
הָעֲטַלֵּֽף׃ (hā·‘ă·ṭal·lêp̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5847: A bat


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