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Deuteronomy 14:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the pelican, and the vulture, and the cormorant,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing birds that the Israelites were forbidden to eat as part of God's dietary laws.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Moses' 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 may have had practical health benefits in an ancient world without refrigeration or modern food safety.

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