New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Owl, The

• Varieties of Lev. 11:16, 17; Dt. 14:15, 16
• Unclean and not to be eaten Lev. 11:13, 16
• Described as
  • Mournful in voice Mic. 1:8
  • Solitary in disposition Ps. 102:6
  • Careful of its young Isa. 34:15
• Inhabits deserted cities and houses Isa. 13:21, 34:11-14; Jer. 50:39
• Illustrative of mourners Ps. 102:6