KJV ORIGINAL
Even these of them ye may eat; the locust after his kind, and the bald locust after his kind, and the beetle after his kind, and the grasshopper after his kind.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You may eat these insects: locusts of all kinds, bald locusts of all kinds, beetles of all kinds, and grasshoppers of all kinds.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling the Israelites which insects they are allowed to eat as food.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed dietary laws God gave to Moses for the Israelite people, distinguishing between clean and unclean foods. In the ancient Middle East, insects like locusts and grasshoppers were common protein sources, especially for nomadic peoples and during times of scarcity. These laws helped set Israel apart from surrounding nations and established their identity as God's chosen people.
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