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ܬ݁ܰܪܢܳܓ݂ܽܘܠܬ݁ܳܐ

ὄρινξ , ὄρνις

חֵן

Common in later times among the Jews in Palestine (Matthew 23:37; Luke 13:34 ). It is noticeable that this familiar bird is only mentioned in these passages in connection with our Lord's lamentation over the impenitence of Jerusalem.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Hen'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/h/hen.html. 1897.

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