What does the Bible say about hawk?
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The Bible presents the hawk as part of God’s wise and purposeful creation, displaying his providence and sovereign care for every creature. In Leviticus 11:16 and Deuteronomy 14:15, the hawk is included among birds Israel was not to eat, teaching God’s people to honor his holy distinctions and obey his commands. Job 39:26 marvels that the hawk soars and spreads its wings southward by God-given wisdom, not merely instinct. This points believers to humble trust and worship: the Lord who directs the hawk’s flight also governs all creation and faithfully cares for his people.
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- A carnivorous and ceremonially unclean bird Leviticus 11:16; Deuteronomy 14:15; Job 39:26
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