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Four Exceedingly Wise Creatures: The Spider (or Lizard)

“The spider skillfully grasps with its hands, and it is in kings’ palaces” (Proverbs 30:28). Translations differ on what animal is intended.  Some translations think that the spider is intended (KJV, NKJV).  Other translations think that the lizard is intended … Continue reading

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Four Exceedingly Wise Creatures: The Locusts

“The locusts have no king, yet they all advance in ranks” (Proverbs 30:27). Locusts are grasshoppers.  All locusts are grasshoppers, but not all grasshoppers are locusts.  Grasshoppers are usually solitary creatures.  However, weather, such as droughts and floods, and other … Continue reading

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Four Exceedingly Wise Creatures: The Rock Badgers

“The rock badgers are a feeble folk, yet they make their homes in the crags” (Proverbs 30:26).  Do not be confused by the word “badger” being a part of this creature’s name.  This is not the pugnacious fighter many associate … Continue reading

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