KJV ORIGINAL
And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Also the swan, the pelican, and the vulture,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues listing specific birds that God declared unclean for the Israelites to eat.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's dietary laws given to Moses for the Israelite people after their exodus from Egypt. These laws distinguished between clean and unclean animals, helping to set Israel apart from surrounding nations and establish their unique identity as God's chosen people. The specific birds mentioned were common in the Middle Eastern region and would have been familiar to the ancient Israelites.
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