Deuteronomy 14:15
New International Version
the horned owl, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,

New Living Translation
the eagle owl, the short-eared owl, the seagull, hawks of all kinds,

English Standard Version
the ostrich, the nighthawk, the sea gull, the hawk of any kind;

Berean Standard Bible
the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,

King James Bible
And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

New King James Version
the ostrich, the short-eared owl, the sea gull, and the hawk after their kinds;

New American Standard Bible
and the ostrich, the owl, the seagull, and the hawk in their kinds,

NASB 1995
and the ostrich, the owl, the sea gull, and the hawk in their kinds,

NASB 1977
and the ostrich, the owl, the sea gull, and the hawk in their kinds,

Legacy Standard Bible
and the ostrich, the owl, the gull, and the hawk in their kinds,

Amplified Bible
and the ostrich, the owl, the seagull, the hawk of any variety,

Christian Standard Bible
ostriches, short-eared owls, gulls, any kind of hawk,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the ostrich, the short-eared owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,

American Standard Version
and the ostrich, and the night-hawk, and the sea-mew, and the hawk after its kind,

English Revised Version
and the ostrich, and the night hawk, and the seamew, and the hawk after its kind;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
ostriches, nighthawks, seagulls, all types of falcons,

International Standard Version
the ostrich, night hawk, seagull, any kind of falcon,

Majority Standard Bible
the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,

NET Bible
the ostrich, the owl, the seagull, the falcon after its species,

New Heart English Bible
and the ostrich, and the owl, and the seagull, and the hawk after its kind,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the owl, and the night-hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

World English Bible
the ostrich, the owl, the seagull, the hawk of any kind,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the ostrich, and the nightjar [[or male ostrich]], and the seagull, and the hawk after its kind;

Young's Literal Translation
and the owl, and the night-hawk, and the cuckoo, and the hawk after its kind;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the daughter of the ostrich, and the night-hawk, and the sea-gull, and the hawk after his kind,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the ostrich, and the owl, and the larus, and the hawk according to its kind:

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the ostrich, and the owl, and the gull, and the hawk, according to their kind,

New American Bible
the eagle owl, the kestrel, the long-eared owl, all species of hawks,

New Revised Standard Version
the ostrich, the nighthawk, the sea gull, the hawk of any kind;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The little owl, the night hawk, and the bee eater,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the owl and the pelican and the bee eater,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the ostrich, and the night-hawk, and the sea-mew, and the hawk after its kinds;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the sparrow, and the owl, and the seamew,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Clean and Unclean Animals
14any kind of raven, 15 the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk, 16the little owl, the great owl, the white owl,…

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 34:11
The 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.

Job 30:29
I have become a brother of jackals, a companion of ostriches.

Isaiah 13:21
But desert creatures will lie down there, and howling creatures will fill her houses. Ostriches will dwell there, and wild goats will leap about.

Jeremiah 50:39
So the desert creatures and hyenas will live there and ostriches will dwell there. It will never again be inhabited or lived in from generation to generation.

Isaiah 34:14
The desert creatures will meet with hyenas, and one wild goat will call to another. There the night creature will settle and find her place of repose.

Isaiah 43:20
The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people.

Psalm 102:6
I am like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins.

Zephaniah 2:14
Herds will lie down in her midst, creatures of every kind. Both the desert owl and screech owl will roost atop her pillars. Their calls will sound from the window, but desolation will lie on the threshold, for He will expose the beams of cedar.

Isaiah 14:23
“I will make her a place for owls and for swamplands; I will sweep her away with the broom of destruction,” declares the LORD of Hosts.

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!

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!

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.

Revelation 19:17-18
Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.”

Matthew 24:28
Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.


Treasury of Scripture

And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

Job 30:29
I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls.

the night.

the cuckow.

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Deuteronomy 14
1. God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning
3. 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 ostrich
The Hebrew word for "ostrich" is "יַעֲנָה" (ya'anah), which is often associated with desolation and wilderness in the Bible. The ostrich is a large, flightless bird known for its speed and unique characteristics. In the context of Deuteronomy 14, the ostrich is listed among unclean birds, which the Israelites were forbidden to eat. This prohibition underscores the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the distinction between clean and unclean, symbolizing spiritual purity and separation from pagan practices.

the screech owl
The term "screech owl" is translated from the Hebrew "תִּנְשֶׁמֶת" (tinshemet), which can also refer to a type of owl or a bird associated with night and mystery. Owls, in ancient cultures, were often seen as omens or symbols of desolation. In the biblical context, the inclusion of the screech owl among unclean birds may reflect its nocturnal nature and association with darkness, serving as a metaphor for spiritual vigilance and the avoidance of spiritual darkness.

the gull
The Hebrew word "שַׁחַף" (shachaf) is used here, referring to a seabird known for its scavenging habits. Gulls are often found near bodies of water, feeding on a variety of food sources, including carrion. Their inclusion in the list of unclean birds highlights the importance of discernment in dietary practices, as scavengers were often associated with impurity. This serves as a reminder of the call to holiness and the need to avoid spiritual contamination.

any kind of hawk
The phrase "any kind of hawk" translates from the Hebrew "אַיָּה" (ayyah), which can refer to various birds of prey. Hawks are known for their keen eyesight and hunting prowess. In the biblical context, birds of prey are often seen as symbols of judgment and destruction. The prohibition against eating hawks emphasizes the need for the Israelites to maintain a lifestyle that reflects God's holiness, avoiding associations with predatory or violent behaviors. This serves as a call to live in peace and righteousness, aligning one's life with God's will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the ostrich,
בַּ֣ת (baṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

the owl,
הַתַּחְמָ֖ס (hat·taḥ·mās)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8464: A species of unclean bird, an owl

the seagull,
הַשָּׁ֑חַף (haš·šā·ḥap̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7828: A sea mew, gull

any kind
לְמִינֵֽהוּ׃ (lə·mî·nê·hū)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4327: A sort, species

of hawk,
הַנֵּ֖ץ (han·nêṣ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5322: A flower, a hawk


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