Question of the Week: What does the Bible say about unicorns?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: What does the Bible say about unicorns? Video On Demand: Dating Fossils and Rocks, Part 3 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Biblical Authority Devotionals Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: What does the Bible say about unicorns? A: Recent publicity about the Ark Encounter project has unleashed a good deal of ridicule claiming that the ark will feature fanciful unicorns. But the unicorns mentioned in the Bible—not only in English King James Version but also in other languages—are not the fairy tale creatures many people think of nowadays, but real creatures familiar to the people living in those ancient times. The biblical unicorn was a real animal, not an imaginary horse-like creature. The nine Old Testament verses which refer to unicorns do so in the context of familiar animals—peacocks and eagles, lambs and lions, bullocks and goats, donkeys and horses, dogs and calves. Furthermore, the biblical unicorns also behave like ordinary animals—skipping like calves (Psalm 29:6) and bleeding when they die (Isaiah 34:7). God reminded Job of the characteristics of a variety of impressive animals He had created, showing Job that God was far above man in power, strength, and understanding. Speaking of the unicorn, God told Job that the unicorn had great strength but could not be tamed for agricultural labor (Job 39:9–12). If God had used an imaginary creature to make His point, Job would have learned nothing. Continue reading to learn more about unicorns in the Bible and what real creature this might be. News to Note Quick Look Molecular clock off-line: The first direct measurement of human mutation rates ever done, published in Nature Genetics, contains surprises which call molecular clock assumptions into question and prompt some re-thinking of our genetic understanding. Read more. Priesthood of science: Ever since Louisiana passed a law allowing teachers to "use supplemental textbooks . . . to help students critique and review scientific theories," those who fear such academic freedom have clamored for its repeal. The latest attack has come in response to Congresswoman Michele Bachman's public support for her state's legislation. Read more. Also: Alien amino acids Cryptic mutations Leaping mutants And Don't Miss . . . Biblical Authority Devotionals What Is Love? How Sure Is Our Hope? How Do We Endure During Difficult Times? What Is the Biblical View of Hope? What Does Faith Accomplish? Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Rapid rock formation—it's actually exciting! Millions of years—where'd the idea come from? 6,000 years—is that really the earth's age? A "day"—can it be a thousand years? Refuting compromise—does "day" always mean "day"? After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Ark Encounter Ark Encounter Answers Magazine   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Outrageous? (Jun 17) Intellectual and Religious Background (Jun 16) Will the Real Unicorn Please Stand Up? (Jun 15) Remarkable Charges by a Christian Against the Ark Encounter and AiG (Jun 14) Noah's Flood and Judgment (Jun 13) Answers summer issue sneak peek: Solar-Powered Hornets (Jun 12) Video On Demand Dating Fossils and Rocks, Part 3 Watch Video Ken's Blog NASA Creationists! A Young Peg Sponsor Reaching Out to Southern Baptists "Publish or Perish" Previous entries Prayer Requests View the current prayer requests to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Body of Evidence (8-DVD/Book Combo) Check This Out (6 animated mini-videos on 1 DVD) Dinah Harris Mysteries (3 novels) More current bestsellers Upcoming Events Kentucky Christian Home Educators Conference, Louisville, KY, June 24–25 Kentucky IFCA International Conference, June 28–29 Georgia Sunday Speaking at FBC Woodstock, July 10 Kentucky 2011 Apologetics Mega Conf, July 18–22 Arizona Arizona Families for Home Education Convention, July 22–23 More events Job Opportunities Application Developer I Constituent Data Administrator (CDA) Grounds Manager JavaScript Web Developer Security Console Operator Senior Database Administrator (Senior DBA) Web Developer—Python Web Designer Web Interns
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