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Deuteronomy 14:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

the red kite, the black kite, and all kinds of vultures,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing birds that God's people were not allowed to eat as part of their dietary laws.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Moses' detailed instructions to the Israelites about clean and unclean animals before they entered the Promised Land. These dietary laws helped set Israel apart from neighboring nations and taught them principles of holiness and obedience to God. Birds of prey like vultures were considered unclean, likely because they fed on dead animals and carrion.

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