The Mother Bird as a Symbol of the Shekhinah

Tikkunei Zohar 42:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

of Her wings, and therefore: (Deut. 22:6)... and the mother is lying upon the chicks, or on the eggs... She is lying upon them with Her four wings, of which it is stated: (Ez. 1:6)... and four wings...

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