Fowls
The Levitical Law tells us the clean fowls are: Chicken, Dove, Duck, Goose, Grouse, Guinea fowl, Partridge, Peafowl, Pheasant, Pigeon, Prairie chicken, Ptarmigan, Quail, Sage hen, Sparrow (and other songbirds), Teal, and Turkey.
Category: Topical Studies
Fish
Fish was part of the creation. There were many symbolically uses of fish. Fish were a symbol of the kingdom of the LORD God, of the Resurrection, and of the first disciples called fishermen.
Dove -Fowl
A dove was used to see if the waters were subsided from off the face of the ground. The dove was declared a pure bird by the Law of Moses. The dove was used for a sin-offering. The priests were permitted to sale doves in the courts of the temple. The image of the dove was used for the Holy Spirit descending on Jesus at his baptism.
Deer
According to the LORD God the Israelites could eat deer because the deer chews the cud and divides the hoof. Deer are care for by the LORD God. The wild deer are fleet of foot and swift. Deer are used symbolically.
Animals/Fowl Cattle/calf
The fifth day the LORD God commanded the earth to bring creatures and the cattle was mentioned. Man would have dominion over them. Calves were used for a sacrifice sin offering. Cattle were used for food. Cattle/ Calf were also used symbolically.
Family Life and Relationships in the Old Testament
Old Testament families are made up of parents, children, unmarried sisters, widows, concubines, servants, travelers, strangers and the cattle all falls under the protection of the head of the family.
What the Bible says about Concubines
Today there are discussions about polygamy being acceptable because it was sanctioned in the Old Testament. What people do not stop to think about is the fact that starting with Abraham the Israelites were building a nation.
Bible Example of Moral Good and Moral Bad Conscience
The conscience is the soul as distinguishing between what is morally good and bad, encouraged to do the morally good and shun the morally bad, commending one, condemning the other.
The Historical Setting of Philippi and the Philippians
Knowing history can help us to understand the importance of certain events that have touched our lives. The historical setting of Philippi and the Philippians is a look at the time period of Paul and all the women that served him all in the name of Jesus Christ.
Problems Between the Samaritans and Jews
There has been example of problems between the Samaritans and the Jews. A look at history according to the Bible may shine a light on what the problems were and give us a better understanding of their relationship. This will shine a light on the deep meaning of the meaning of the Samaritan Woman at the well and the Parable of the Good Samaritan.