Definition. The Biblical meaning of loon, it is a diving animal. This word comes from the Hebrew language and its translation refers to an aquatic bird.
Therefore, the loon is a species that dives to find its food. It is present on the coasts, rivers and lakes of the holy land. In fact, some authors consider that it could perhaps be classified as a cormorant.
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That being the case, what makes a comparison with the loon, since, it resembles the pelican, which is a huge bird. And that at the same time, it launches at great speed over the water in order to catch fish with its beak. In ancient times, it was seen mostly on the coasts and wetlands of the territory of Israel.
While other scholars agree that it is more likely that the biblical text refers to the Common Cormorant or the Great Crested Grebe. Being this, a species typical of the areas of Australia, Asia, Africa and Eurasia.
Characteristics of the Great Crested Grebe
The Great Crested Grebe belongs to the grebes. Among its main particulars, its large size stands out, which are adorned with long wings and an approximate weight of 1,500 kilos. In addition, he considers himself a member of a family that was present in the old creation.
For his part, both male like adult female grebe Lavanco have a similar appearance. The only difference is that in the reproductive season they are distinguished by their decoration on the head and their long neck. What makes them stand out a blackish color on the top and some flashes of reddish tone on the sides. They also have red eyes and lush plumage.
clean and unclean animals
In the Bible and in the old testament, the great variety of pure and impure animals that inhabited the world, both terrestrial and aquatic, is expressed to us. In this case, in the book of Leviticus, verse 11:18 indicates the following prohibited species, ‘The owl, the loonthe ibis, the swan, the pelican, the purple swamp.’
However, it is necessary to make known that pure animals inspired feelings of tranquility, subtlety, and dignity. While, the unclean, where the loon is, they were associated with rudeness, perversity, and an aggressive attitude. The one that was based on violence and corruption of the spirit. This was the parameter of their choice under the principles of our Creator.