The word "oreb", from a root meaning "to be black", seems to be used not only of the common crow, but also of birds of the same genus ("corvus"), such as the rook, the crow, etc., for we read of "every raven according to its kind" in the classification of unclean animals (Lev. 11:15; Deut. 14:14).
The raven, upon leaving Noah's ark, was undoubtedly able to find food (although the dove could not), because it fed on carrion (Gen. 8:7).
That carnivorous ravens brought food as well as bread to Elijah constitutes evidence of the power of God; he used them to feed his servant (1 Kings 17:4, 6).
They are greedy eaters, and have neither larder nor barn, but God feeds them, and He will certainly feed those who trust in Him (Jb. 38:41; Ps. 147:9; Pr. 30:17; Song 5:11 ; Isa. 34:11; Lk. 12:24).
There are several species of crow in Palestine: It belongs to the order "Insessores", family "Corvidae".
Meaning of RAVEN
The word "oreb", from a root meaning "to be black", seems to be used not only of the common crow, but also of birds of the same genus ("corvus"), such as the rook, the crow, etc., for we read of "every raven according to its kind" in the classification of unclean animals (Lev. 11:15; Deut. 14:14).
