King James Version
What Does Deuteronomy 14:13 Mean?
“And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,”
Context
11
Of all clean birds ye shall eat.
12
But these are they of which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,
13
And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,
14
And every raven after his kind,
15
And the owl , and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(13) **The glede, and the kite, and the vulture.**—In Leviticus 11:14, “the vulture and the kite*” *alone are named. The Hebrew words are in Leviticus *dââh *and *ayyah. *In this place they are *rââh, ayyah, *and *dayyah. *The close resemblance between the names is noticeable. For a description of the creatures, see list in Variorum Bible.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Deuteronomy. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Deuteronomy 14:13 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.