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Cockatrice

Morrish Bible Dictionary

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What reptile is alluded to is not definitely known: the Hebrew words (tsepha in Isaiah 14:29 only) and tsiphoni are from 'to hiss.' The texts in which they occur refer to its dangerous character. Its deadly sting will be changed in the millennium, when a little child shall put its hand on its den. Of Israel it is said figuratively 'they hatch cockatrice' eggs.' Isaiah 11:8 , Isaiah 59:5; Jeremiah 8:17 . The latter word is translated 'adder' in Proverbs 23:32 .

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Cockatrice'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​c/cockatrice.html. 1897.
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