Bible Dictionary
Stork
The stork is a migratory bird listed among the birds forbidden as food under the law of Moses. Scripture also draws attention to its regular migrations and the reputed affection of the bird for its young.
Biblical Usage
The stork is listed among the birds forbidden as food under the Mosaic law. Jeremiah refers to its regular migration, while Job contrasts its affection for its young with the ostrich’s supposed indifference. Zechariah refers to its wings, and the Psalms to its nesting in the cedars.
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