The stork is a large, long-legged wading bird similar to the ibis and heron. The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) has white plumage except for the flight feathers of its wings, which are a glossy black.

The stork is a large, long-legged wading bird similar to the ibis and heron. The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) has white plumage except for the flight feathers of its wings, which are a glossy black.

Aug 1, 2002 · To the Israelites, the stork, and especially the white stork, was a familiar sight as it migrated through Bible lands. The Hebrew name for this large, long-legged wading bird is the feminine form of a word that means “loyal one; one of loving-kindness.”

(Jeremiah 7:18, 31) Why did Jeremiah choose the stork as an object lesson for the unfaithful Jews? To the Israelites, the stork, and especially the white stork, was a familiar sight as it migrated through Bible lands.

Jehovah God gave migratory birds instinctive wisdom regarding the seasons, but he gave man the ability to discern the times and the seasons. (Luke 12:54-56) Unlike the instinctive wisdom of the stork, knowledge of God is the key to man’s discerning the significance of the events of the time we live in. The Israelites of Jeremiah’s day were ...

Michael Joncas has taken an old English carol and composed a modal anthem hinting at the text's origin. The piece employs optional soloists and tells the heartwarming story of why to this very day we continue to link the stork with newborn babies!

The stork is a large, long-legged wading bird similar to the ibis and heron. The white stork (Ciconia alba) has white plumage except for the flight feathers of its wings, which are a glossy black.

THE stork —traditional harbinger of spring, babies, and good fortune— has long held a special place in man’s myths and affections. Its graceful flight, its affinity for human settlements, and its useful role in controlling agricultural pests have all contributed to its popular image.

In summary, the stork in the Bible is a multifaceted symbol that embodies faithfulness, care, purity, and transformation. Its presence in the biblical text serves as a reminder of the natural order established by God and the call for His people to live in accordance with His divine will.

Michael Joncas has taken an old English carol and composed a modal anthem hinting at the text's origin. The piece employs optional soloists and tells the heartwarming story of why to this very day we continue to link the stork with newborn babies!