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. Berean Literal Bible and the stork, the heron according to its kind, and 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. Berean Annotated Bible the stork, any kind 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, 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat. World English Bible the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the stork, the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat. Berean Literal Bible and the stork, the heron according to 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 BibleThe 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 BibleAnd the heron and the peacock. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a male chicken and the peacock, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 the stork, Jeremiah 8:7 Even 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. Psalm 104:17 where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses. 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. any kind of heron, 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. 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. Psalm 102:6 I am like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins. the hoopoe, Leviticus 20:25 You are therefore to distinguish between clean and unclean animals and birds. Do not become contaminated by any animal or bird, or by anything that crawls on the ground; I have set these apart as unclean for you. Ezekiel 44:23 They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean. Deuteronomy 14:11 You may eat any clean bird, and the bat. Deuteronomy 14:18 the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat. 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. 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. 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! 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. Treasury of Scripture And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat. no references listed for this verse. Jump to Previous Bat Birds Heron Hoopoe Kind Kinds Lapwing SortJump to Next Bat Birds Heron Hoopoe Kind Kinds Lapwing SortLeviticus 11 1. What animals may be eaten4. and what may not be eaten 9. What fishes 13. What fowls 29. The creeping things which are unclean the stork, The stork was familiar throughout Israel and the surrounding lands, especially during its seasonal migrations. Its long legs and neck suited it for feeding in marshes and shallow waters. Though admired for its regular habits, it was not permitted as food under Israel’s dietary laws. Jer 8:7 Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons.… any kind of heron, Herons inhabited the wetlands, streams, and coastal areas of the land. Their varied species were all included in the prohibition. They fed on fish, frogs, insects, and other small creatures found in marshy places. Isa 34:11 The desert owl and screech owl will possess it,… the hoopoe, The hoopoe was a recognizable bird in the region, marked by its crested head and patterned wings. It commonly searched the ground for insects and lived near fields, ruins, and settlements. Israel was not to eat it. Lev 20:25 You are therefore to distinguish between clean and unclean… and the bat. Though a mammal by modern classification, the bat was grouped among flying creatures because it flies. Its nocturnal habits and dwelling places in caves and deserted structures made it an unsuitable animal for food under the law. Deu 14:18 the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesTraditionally considered the author of Leviticus, Moses was the leader of the Israelites and the mediator of God's laws to His people. 2. Israelites The recipients of the Levitical laws, including dietary restrictions, as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land. 3. Mount Sinai The place where God delivered the laws to Moses, including the dietary laws found in Leviticus. 4. The Wilderness The setting where the Israelites received and practiced these laws as they wandered for 40 years. 5. The Promised Land The ultimate destination of the Israelites, where they were to live as a holy nation, set apart by God's laws. Teaching Points Holiness and DistinctionThe dietary laws, including the prohibition of certain birds, were given to set the Israelites apart as a holy nation. As Christians, we are called to live distinct lives that reflect God's holiness. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites were required to obey these laws as a sign of their covenant relationship with God. Today, obedience to God's Word remains a vital aspect of our faith journey. Understanding Context While the specific dietary laws are not binding on Christians today, understanding their purpose helps us appreciate the broader biblical account of God's plan for His people. Spiritual Cleanliness The focus on clean and unclean animals points to a deeper spiritual truth about purity and the need for a clean heart before God. Cultural and Historical Awareness Recognizing the cultural and historical context of these laws can enhance our understanding of the Bible and its application to our lives today. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 11:19?2. Why does Leviticus 11:19 prohibit eating certain birds like the stork and heron? 3. How does Leviticus 11:19 reflect God's desire for Israel's holiness and separation? 4. What New Testament passages connect with dietary laws in Leviticus 11:19? 5. How can we apply the principle of discernment from Leviticus 11:19 today? 6. What does Leviticus 11:19 teach about obedience to God's specific instructions? 7. Why does Leviticus 11:19 classify bats as birds? 8. How does Leviticus 11:19 align with modern scientific classifications? 9. What is the theological significance of dietary laws in Leviticus 11:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 11? (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. . . . Leviticus 11:19 names four specific creatures to reinforce one timeless lesson: God’s people honor Him by submitting to His distinctions between clean and unclean. Whether through the migratory faithfulness of the stork, the carrion-eating habits of herons and hoopoes, or the nocturnal nature of bats, each example reminds us that divine commands are wise, protective, and purpose-filled. When we willingly align our daily choices with His Word, we display the holiness He requires and reflect the Savior who perfectly fulfilled the Law on our behalf. 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 Additonal Resources Leviticus 11:19 Blue Letter BibleLeviticus 11:19 Bible Gateway Leviticus 11:19 Bible.com Leviticus 11:19 NIV |
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