Rabbit (see Hare).
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Peacock
Peacock.
According to the KJV, Solomon imported peacocks from other nations for his royal courts in Israel (1 Kin. 10:22; 2 Chr. 9:21). A peacock, the male of the species, is about the size of a turkey, with feathers of brilliant blue, green, and purple. He parades in front of the female, spreading his train of gorgeous long plumes behind him like a huge fan. Some versions of the Bible translate this term as monkeys, peacocks, or baboons.
Source: [Anon-Animals]
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Pelican
Pelican.
The pelican is one of the largest webfooted birds, often reaching 2 meters (6 feet) in length with a 3 meter (lo-foot) wingspread. But in spite of its great size, the pelican swims and flies well.
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Black Vulture
Black Vulture (see Osprey).
Vultures are birds that are known to eat other animals. Unlike the eagle or hawk, they are not hunters, but come when some other animal has made a kill or the animal dies naturally. So they are considered “unclean” birds. –David Cox
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Afflicted Saints, God’s
Afflicted Saints, God’s is a dictionary entry post on affliction, why and circumstances of God’s afflicting his saints.
Abyss
The Abyss in the Bible refers to hell, a place of torment for the wicked who willfully refuse to acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Savior.
Definition of the Antichrist
Definition of the Antichrist
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beetle
Beetle. Beetles fly, but they do not leap (Lev. 11:21).
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Fly
Fly. The “flies” of the Bible included the common housefly, as well as other two-winged insects. Many of these were biting insects.4 Continue reading
Deer
Deer was admired for its agility and grace, its ability to sense danger quickly, and its swiftness.
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