Deuteronomy 14:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,

Complete Jewish Bible:

kites, any kind of buzzard,

Berean Standard Bible:

the red kite, the falcon, any kind of kite,

American Standard Version:

and the glede, and the falcon, and the kite after its kind,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the glede^{H7201}, and the kite^{H344}, and the vulture^{H1772} after his kind^{H4327},

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 14:13

Deuteronomy 14:13 is part of a larger section in the book of Deuteronomy that deals with the dietary laws given to the Israelites by Moses. The verse specifically lists unclean birds that the Israelites were forbidden to eat, including the glede (a type of bird of prey), the kite (a scavenging bird), and the vulture.

**Themes:**
1. **Holiness and Purity:** The dietary laws were designed to set the Israelites apart from other nations, emphasizing their holy status before God. By abstaining from certain foods, they were reminded of their distinct identity and their need to remain ritually pure.
2. **Moral and Ritual Distinctions:** The laws underscore the importance of discernment between clean and unclean, which extended beyond food to moral and ritual distinctions in the Israelite society.
3. **Obedience to God's Commands:** The detailed instructions about what could and could not be eaten were a test of the people's obedience to God's commands, reinforcing the covenant relationship between God and Israel.

**Historical Context:**
The book of Deuteronomy is presented as a series of speeches by Moses to the Israelites as they are encamped on the plains of Moab, just before they enter the Promised Land. These laws would have been given to the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings, approximately in the 13th century BCE, after their exodus from Egypt and before their settlement in Canaan.

The dietary laws reflected in Deuteronomy 14 were part of a broader legal and ritual framework that included the Covenant Code (Exodus 20:23-23:33), the Holiness Code (Leviticus 17-26), and the Priestly Code (various sections throughout Leviticus and Numbers). These codes were integral to the religious and social life of ancient Israel, guiding the people in how to live in accordance with God's will as a holy nation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7201
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָאָה
   Transliteration: râʼâh
   Pronunciation: raw-aw'
   Description: from רָאָה; a bird of prey (probably the vulture, from its sharp sight); glede. Compare דָּאָה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H344
   There are 167 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַיָּה
   Transliteration: ʼayâh
   Pronunciation: ah-yaw'
   Description: perhaps from אִי; the screamer, i.e. a hawk; kite, vulture.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1772
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דַּיָּה
   Transliteration: dayâh
   Pronunciation: dah-yaw'
   Description: intensive from דָּאָה; a falcon (from its rapid flight); vulture.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4327
   There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִין
   Transliteration: mîyn
   Pronunciation: meen
   Description: from an unused root meaning to portion out; a sort, i.e. species; kind. Compare מִן.