KJV ORIGINAL
And every raven after his kind,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And every raven according to its type,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of God's specific instructions about which birds the Israelites were not allowed to eat as food.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the middle of Moses' detailed dietary laws given to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. These food restrictions were part of God's covenant with Israel, designed to set them apart as a holy nation and distinguish them from surrounding pagan cultures. Ravens were considered unclean birds, likely due to their scavenging nature and association with death and decay.
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