Sea-Mew
Natureâš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
The sea-mew, a slender bird with restless flight, common along the Mediterranean coast and around the Sea of Galilee. It is known for its intelligence and ability to drop food on rocks.
What is the meaning of Sea-Mew in the Bible?
The sea-mew, a slender bird with restless flight, common along the Mediterranean coast and around the Sea of Galilee. It is known for its intelligence and ability to drop food on rocks.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its inclusion in the list of abominations in Leviticus 11:16 and Deuteronomy 14:15 highlights its unique characteristics and behaviors.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.