KJV ORIGINAL
And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Also the stork, the heron and birds like it, the lapwing, and the bat.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues listing specific birds and flying creatures that God told the Israelites not to eat as part of their dietary laws.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed dietary laws God gave to the Israelites through Moses, distinguishing between clean and unclean animals. These laws served to set Israel apart as God's holy people and may have also provided health benefits in the ancient world. The list includes various birds and flying creatures that were common in the Middle Eastern region where the Israelites lived.
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