Deuteronomy 14:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The little owl, and the great owl, and the swan,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The little owl, the great owl, and the swan,

⚡ 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 distinguish Israel from surrounding nations and taught them about holiness and obedience to God. The specific birds listed were considered ceremonially unclean, likely due to their eating habits or association with death and decay.

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