KJV ORIGINAL
And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
vultures and kites of every kind,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues God's list of birds that the Israelites were not allowed 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 while they were in the wilderness. These laws distinguished between 'clean' and 'unclean' animals, with unclean birds of prey like vultures and kites being forbidden as food. These dietary restrictions helped set the Israelites apart as God's chosen people and likely had practical health benefits in the ancient world.
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