Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Pelican

Bible Dictionary of Animals, Plants and other Objects

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y
Prev Entry
Peacock
Next Entry
Phoenix
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

Credit: Rui Ornelas from Lisboa, Portugal

License: CC BY 2.0

Credit URL: https://commons.wikimedia.org...

Comments: White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus at Walvis Bay, Namibia

 

Credit: זאב שטיין (Heritage Conservation Outside The City Pikiwiki Israel)

License: CC BY 2.5

Credit URL: https://commons.wikimedia.org...

Comments: Pelicans

 

Pelican, D.V., Psalm 102:6 (Vulgate: Psalm 101), for Hebr. qã'áth - Strongs: H6893, in other places is rendered by bittern, for which it might be advantageously substituted. Pelicans are usually found about marshes (Isaiah 34:11), and are in the habit of sitting for hours in sandy desolate places Psalm 102:6 (Vulgate: Psalm 101); Soph., ii, 14] after they have gorged.

Verses:

  • Leviticus 11:18
  • Deuteronomy 14:17
  • Psalms 102:6
  • Isaiah 34:11
  • Zephaniah 2:14
Bibliography Information
Bible Diciontary of Animals, Plants, and other Objects. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​apo/​p/pelican.html. 2024.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile