Leviticus 11:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Every raven after his kind;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Every raven and all birds like ravens;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is part of God's list of birds that the Israelites were not allowed to eat, including all types of ravens.

📚 Historical Context

This verse appears in the middle of God's dietary laws given to Moses for the Israelite people. These laws distinguished between 'clean' and 'unclean' animals, with ravens being classified as unclean birds that were forbidden as food. These dietary restrictions were part of the covenant laws that set Israel apart as God's chosen people.

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