the ravens: The raven is a species of the corvus, or crow tribe, of the order Picæ, known by its large size, its plumage being of a bluish black, and tail roundish at the end. It was probably selected by our Lord as being unclean. 1Ki 17:1-6; Job 38:41; Psa 145:15-16, Psa 147:9; Mar 6:26