Swan

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• Forbidden as foodLeviticus 11:18Deuteronomy 14:16

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1. Leviticus 11:18

   the white owl, the desert owl, the osprey,

   ›Commentary on Leviticus 11:182 voices

   “The swan - תנשמת tinshemeth. The Septuagint translate the word by πορφυριωνα, the porphyrion, purple or scarlet bird. Could we depend on this translation, we might suppose the flamingo or some such bird to be intended. Some suppose the goose to be meant, but this is by no means likely, as it cannot be classed either among ravenous or unclean fowls. Bochart thinks the owl is meant. The pelican - קאת kaath.

   “It is solitary in its habits and, like other large aquatic birds, often flies to a great distance from its favorite haunts. the gier eagle--Being here associated with waterfowl, it has been questioned whether any species of eagle is referred to. Some think, as the original name racham denotes "tenderness," "affection," the halcyon or kingfisher is intended [CALMET].

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2. Deuteronomy 14:16

   the little owl, the great owl, the white owl,

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