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Birds of Prey pra: They were undoubtedly the first birds noticed by the compilers of Biblical records. They were camp followers, swarmed over villages and perched on the walls of cities. They were offensive in manner and odor, and of a boldness unknown to us in birds. They flocked in untold numbers, there was small … Continue reading “Birds of Prey”

Birds of Abomination See ABOMINATION, BIRDS OF. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

birds in symbolism In the Old Testament and the New Testament symbolic references to birds occur, and these were multiplied in medieval literature and art. The dove was an early type of purity, as in Canticle of Canticles, 5 and 6; of peace, as in the story of the Deluge; of simplicity and innocence, as … Continue reading “birds in symbolism”

Birds’-Nests The law in Deu 22:6-7, directs that if one falls in with a bird’s-nest with eggs or young, he shall allow the dam to escape, and not take her as well as the nest. The reason Maimonides gives for this is, ‘The eggs on which the dam is sitting, or the young ones which … Continue reading “Birds’-Nests”

Birds, Clean and Unclean A list of the unclean birds is given in Lev 11:13-20; Deu 14:12-18. In the A.V. the unclean are called the Bat, Cormorant, Cuckoo, Eagle, Gier Eagle, Glede, Hawk, Heron, Kite, Lapwing, Night Hawk, Ospray, Ossifrage, Owl great and little, Pelican, Raven, Stork, Swan, Vulture, and ‘fowls that creep, going upon … Continue reading “Birds, Clean and Unclean”

Birds (in Symbolism) Many kinds of birds are used in Christian symbolism. The first to be so employed was the Dove; it stood for the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, for when Jesus was baptized the Holy Ghost descended in bodily shape as a dove upon Him (Luke 3:22). It was also used as … Continue reading “Birds (in Symbolism)”

BIRDS Birds, like other animals, were divided by Moses into clean and unclean; the former might be eaten, the latter not. The general ground of distinction is, that those which feed on grain or seeds are clean; while those which devour flesh, fish, or carrion, are unclean. Turtledoves, young pigeons, and perhaps some other kinds … Continue reading “BIRDS”

Birde John SEE BYRDE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bird William (1) SEE BYRD. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Bird, William (2) an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Stourport, April 11, 1781. He was converted at eighteen, entered the ministry in 1806, and exercised a successful ministry for forty-five years; retired in 1851, and died at Oldham, Sept. 7, 1869. … Continue reading “Bird, William (2)”

Bird, William Harrison a Presbyterian minister, was born in Fayette County, near Lexington, Ky. May 31, 1814. He prosecuted his studies at Mission Institute, near Quincy, and applied to the Salt River Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was licensed by them April 6, 1844. He was ordained by the Rushville Presbytery, Sept. 30, … Continue reading “Bird, William Harrison”