Leviticus 11:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And these are the birds you must consider disgusting and never eat - they are forbidden: the eagle, the bearded vulture, and the black vulture.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is listing specific birds that the Israelites were absolutely forbidden to eat as part of their dietary laws.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the detailed dietary laws God gave to Moses for the Israelite people, distinguishing between clean and unclean animals. These laws served multiple purposes: promoting health and hygiene, setting Israel apart as God's chosen people, and teaching spiritual principles about purity and holiness. The birds mentioned were likely scavengers or birds of prey that could carry disease or had symbolic associations with death and uncleanness.

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