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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl. Ainsworth translates the words just the reverse, and takes the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Leviticus 11:13-19
As far as they can be identified, the birds here mentioned are such as live upon animal food. They were those which the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The little owl - כוס cos, the bittern, night-raven or night-owl, according to most interpreters. Some think the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 11:9-19
Here is, 1. A general rule concerning fishes, which were clean and which not. All that had fins and scales they might…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the little owl Heb. kôṣin the two texts and in Psa 102:7 only. A bird screeching by night is indicated by the LXX. and…