Thematic Bible
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Birds » Unclean » Ostrich
“The [flightless] wings of the ostrich wave joyously;
With the pinion (shackles, fetters) and plumage of love,
“Yet when she lifts herself
[So swift is she that] she laughs at the horse and his rider.
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The wings of the ostrich wave proudly, [but] are they the pinions and plumage of love? The ostrich leaves her eggs on the ground and warms them in the dust, Forgetting that a foot may crush them or that the wild beast may trample them. read more.
She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers; her labor is in vain because she has no sense of danger [for her unborn brood], For God has deprived her of wisdom, neither has He imparted to her understanding. Yet when she lifts herself up in flight, [so swift is she that] she can laugh to scorn the horse and his rider.
She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers; her labor is in vain because she has no sense of danger [for her unborn brood], For God has deprived her of wisdom, neither has He imparted to her understanding. Yet when she lifts herself up in flight, [so swift is she that] she can laugh to scorn the horse and his rider.
Is it by your wisdom [Job] that the hawk soars and stretches her wings toward the south [as winter approaches]? Does the eagle mount up at your command and make his nest on high [inaccessible place]? On the cliff he dwells and remains securely, upon the point of the rock and the stronghold. read more.
From there he spies out the prey; and his eyes see it afar off. His young ones suck up blood, and where the slain are, there is he.
From there he spies out the prey; and his eyes see it afar off. His young ones suck up blood, and where the slain are, there is he.
Ostriches » Described as » Rapid in movement
“Yet when she lifts herself
[So swift is she that] she laughs at the horse and his rider.