“Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly; Gather the elders And all the inhabitants of the land Into the house of the LORD your God, And cry out to the LORD.” (Joel 1:14 NKJV) Avian and Attributes – Sacred SA’CRED, a. [L. sacer, sacred, holy, cursed, damnable. We here see the connection between sacredness and secrecy. The … Continue reading
“and for a long time birds and hedgehogs, and ibises and ravens shall dwell in it: and the measuring line of desolation shall be cast over it, and satyrs shall dwell in it.” (Isaiah 34:11 Brenton) Many of the birds in the Bible are listed differently in some versions. The Ibises is only listed in this … Continue reading
Bird feathers, though they appear fragile, are actually one of the strongest structures in the animal kingdom. They have allowed birds to become the masters of the air, flying with both speed and grace. As ground dwelling creatures, we’ve admired birds, modeling airplanes after their ingenious design. < Tree sparrows can fly up to 45 […] … Continue reading
“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.” (Proverbs 8:11 KJV) “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” (James 1:5 KJV) Avian and Attributes – … Continue reading
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” (1 Peter 2:9 KJV) Avian and Attributes – Royal ROY’AL, a. [L. regalis, from rex, king.] 1. Kingly; pertaining to a king; … Continue reading
“To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;” (Proverbs 1:2 KJV) Would this make a good series for the Birds of the Bible for Kids blog or even this blog? God’s Recipe for the Brown-throated Wattle Eye Looking for some comments. Either here or over on the other blog.
I.C.R.’s Days of Praise – Instantaneous Creation BY HENRY M. MORRIS, PH.D. | THURSDAY, MAY 03, 2018 “Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.” (Psalm 148:5) The concept of “fiat creation” is opposed by evolutionists and all who believe in the so-called geologic ages. Nevertheless, this is … Continue reading
If you can remember that far back, the last bird of the moment was Eastern Grass Owl. [http://www.birdway.com.au/botw/botw_584.php] found during a spot-lighting trip to the Townsville Town Common led by local night-bird expert and pillar of BirdLife Townsville Ian Boyd. At the time, Ian Boyd was refusing to be discouraged by pancreatic cancer, an attitude that we all admired … Continue reading
Viking Pillows were Stuffed for Comfort: Thanks to Ducks, Geese, Eagle-Owls, Cormorants, Seagulls, and Crows! Dr. James J. S. Johnson And he [i.e., Jacob] lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and … Continue reading
I wonder if this adult Eagle is having problems teaching its young lessons for their future. “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31 KJV) This is just for … Continue reading
“Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof.” (Psalms 65:9-10 … Continue reading
Bible Birds – Swift Introduction “Even the stork in the sky Knows her seasons; And the turtledove and the swift and the thrush Observe the time of their migration; But My people do not know The ordinance of the LORD.” (Jeremiah 8:7 NASB) The different versions of the Bible, translate this verse with different birds named. … Continue reading
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