KJV ORIGINAL
But these are they of which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But these are the birds you must not eat: the eagle, the bearded vulture, and the black vulture,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving specific instructions about which birds the Israelites should avoid eating as part of their dietary laws.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' detailed instructions to the Israelites about clean and unclean foods before they entered the Promised Land. These dietary laws were given to set Israel apart as God's holy people and may have also served practical health purposes in an ancient world without refrigeration or food safety knowledge.
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