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What is the meaning of an owl in the Bible?

What is the meaning of an owl in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Owl in the bible verse There are a variety of verses in the Bible that refer to owls, though how many depends on the translation. For example, the New King James version refers to owls explicitly in Leviticus 11 verses 16, 17,...
What is a sardius stone in the Bible?

What is a sardius stone in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
As far as we can tell, a sardius stone (sometimes called “sard stone" or “sardine”) was an ancient name for carnelian, a reddish mineral considered a semi-precious stone. Use of the sardius for decoration goes back to at least ...

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