KJV ORIGINAL
And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This includes the owl, the night hawk, the cuckoo, and every kind of hawk,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues listing birds that the Israelites were not allowed to eat as part of God's dietary laws.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses was giving the Israelites laws from God as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse is part of a list of unclean birds that the people were forbidden to eat, emphasizing dietary restrictions to promote ritual purity and separation from pagan practices. These rules helped the Israelites maintain their distinct identity as God's chosen people amid surrounding cultures.
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