And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.
Also the stork, the heron and birds like it, the hoopoe, and the bat.
This verse continues listing specific birds and flying creatures that God's people were not allowed to eat as part of their dietary laws.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God gave the Israelites a set of laws through Moses after their exodus from Egypt to guide their daily lives and maintain ritual purity. These laws distinguished clean and unclean animals, helping the people stay separate from the idolatrous practices of surrounding nations and emphasizing God's holiness. Specifically, verse 11:19 lists certain birds like the stork, heron, lapwing, and bat as unclean, meaning they were not to be eaten or handled in ways that would defile the community.
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