Deuteronomy 14:13
New International Version
the red kite, the black kite, any kind of falcon,

New Living Translation
the kite, the falcon, buzzards of all kinds,

English Standard Version
the kite, the falcon of any kind;

Berean Standard Bible
the red kite, the falcon, any kind of kite,

King James Bible
And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,

New King James Version
the red kite, the falcon, and the kite after their kinds;

New American Standard Bible
and the red kite, the falcon, and the kite in their kinds,

NASB 1995
and the red kite, the falcon, and the kite in their kinds,

NASB 1977
and the red kite, the falcon, and the kite in their kinds,

Legacy Standard Bible
and the red kite, the falcon, and the kite in their kinds,

Amplified Bible
and the red kite, the falcon, and the birds of prey of any variety,

Christian Standard Bible
the kites, any kind of falcon,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the kite, any kind of falcon,

American Standard Version
and the glede, and the falcon, and the kite after its kind,

English Revised Version
and the glede, and the falcon, and the kite after its kind;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
buzzards, all types of kites,

International Standard Version
buzzard, any kind of kite,

Majority Standard Bible
the red kite, the falcon, any kind of kite,

NET Bible
the kite, the black kite, the dayyah after its species,

New Heart English Bible
and the kite, and the buzzard, and the vulture after its kind,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the glede, and the kite, and the vultur after his kind,

World English Bible
the red kite, the falcon, the kite of any kind,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the kite, and the falcon, and the vulture after its kind,

Young's Literal Translation
and the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after its kind,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the vulture, and the kite, and the falcon according to its kind,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The ringtail, and the vulture, and the kite according to their kind:

Catholic Public Domain Version
the crane, and the vulture, and the kite, according to their kind,

New American Bible
the various kites and falcons,

New Revised Standard Version
the buzzard, the kite of any kind;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The ostrich, and the hawk after its kind,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the raven with their kinds and the ostrich and the hawk with their kinds,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the glede, and the falcon, and the kite after its kinds;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the vulture, and the kite and the like to it,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Clean and Unclean Animals
12but these you may not eat: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture, 13the red kite, the falcon, any kind of kite, 14any kind of raven,…

Cross References
Leviticus 11:13-19
Additionally, you are to detest the following birds, and they must not be eaten because they are detestable: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture, / the kite, any kind of falcon, / any kind of raven, ...

Isaiah 34:11
The desert owl and screech owl will possess it, and the great owl and raven will dwell in it. The LORD will stretch out over Edom a measuring line of chaos and a plumb line of destruction.

Job 39:26-30
Does the hawk take flight by your understanding and spread his wings toward the south? / Does the eagle soar at your command and make his nest on high? / He dwells on a cliff and lodges there; his stronghold is on a rocky crag. ...

Jeremiah 12:9
Is not My inheritance to Me like a speckled bird of prey with other birds of prey circling against her? Go, gather all the beasts of the field; bring them to devour her.

Ezekiel 39:4
On the mountains of Israel you will fall—you and all your troops and the nations with you. I will give you as food to every kind of ravenous bird and wild beast.

Hosea 8:1
Put the ram’s horn to your lips! An eagle looms over the house of the LORD, because the people have transgressed My covenant and rebelled against My law.

Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Revelation 19:17-18
Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.”

Genesis 8:7
and sent out a raven. It kept flying back and forth until the waters had dried up from the earth.

1 Kings 17:4-6
And you are to drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” / So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan. / The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook.

Psalm 102:6
I am like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins.

Proverbs 30:17
As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.

Isaiah 46:11
I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.

Matthew 24:28
Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Leviticus 11:14
And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;

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Deuteronomy 14
1. God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning
3. What may and may not be eaten
4. of animals
9. of fishes
11. of fowls
21. That which dies of itself may not be eaten
22. Tithes of Divine Service
23. Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord
28. The third year's tithe of alms and charity














the red kite
The red kite is a bird of prey mentioned in the dietary laws given to the Israelites. In the context of Deuteronomy, these laws were part of the covenant between God and His people, emphasizing holiness and separation from pagan practices. The red kite, known for its scavenging habits, was considered unclean. This reflects the broader biblical principle of distinguishing between clean and unclean animals, as seen in Leviticus 11. The red kite's presence in the Holy Land during biblical times is supported by archaeological findings and historical records, indicating its commonality in the region.

the falcon
The falcon, another bird of prey, is also listed among the unclean birds. Falcons were often associated with hunting and warfare in ancient cultures, including Egypt, where they were revered. The prohibition against eating falcons underscores the importance of Israel's distinct identity, set apart from surrounding nations. This distinction is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, where God's people are called to be holy, as seen in Leviticus 20:26. The falcon's swift and powerful nature can be metaphorically linked to divine judgment, as seen in passages like Isaiah 46:11, where God uses birds of prey to symbolize His swift action.

any kind of kite
The phrase "any kind of kite" broadens the prohibition to include all species within the kite family. This comprehensive approach highlights the thoroughness of God's instructions to Israel. The kite's scavenging behavior, feeding on carrion, made it unsuitable for consumption according to the purity laws. This reflects the broader biblical theme of avoiding defilement, both physically and spiritually. The emphasis on purity and separation is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to live lives distinct from the world, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:17. The kite's role in the ecosystem as a cleaner of the land can also be seen as a type of Christ, who cleanses and purifies His people, though He Himself is without defilement.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws to the Israelites.

2. Israelites
The chosen people of God, receiving instructions on clean and unclean animals.

3. Promised Land
The destination of the Israelites, where they are to live according to God's laws.

4. Kite and Falcon
Birds mentioned in the dietary laws, considered unclean for consumption.

5. Mount Sinai
The place where Moses received the Law from God, which includes dietary instructions.
Teaching Points
Understanding God's Holiness
The dietary laws remind us of God's holiness and the call for His people to be set apart.

Obedience to God's Commands
The Israelites were to obey these laws as a sign of their covenant relationship with God.

Symbolism of Purity
The distinction between clean and unclean animals symbolizes the need for spiritual purity.

Cultural and Historical Context
Recognize the historical context of these laws and their purpose in the life of ancient Israel.

New Covenant Freedom
In Christ, we have freedom from the Old Testament dietary laws, but we should exercise this freedom responsibly.(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 daah and ayyah. In this place they are raah, ayyah, and dayyah. The close resemblance between the names is noticeable. For a description of the creatures, see list in Variorum Bible.

Verse 13. - The glede; ra'ah (רָאָה). This word occurs only here, and it is supposed by some that, by an error of the copyist, substituting ר for ד, it has come instead of דָאָה, as used in Leviticus 11:14. But it is more probable, as above suggested, that the da'ah of Leviticus is represented by the dayyah of Deuteronomy, and that consequently the reading raah should be re-rained. This word, derived from רָאָה, to see, to look, would appropriately designate a bird of keen sight, one of the hawk species. The bird intended may be a buzzard, of which there are now several kinds in Palestine.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the red kite,
וְהָרָאָה֙ (wə·hā·rā·’āh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7201: A bird of prey

the black kite,
הָ֣אַיָּ֔ה (hā·’ay·yāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 344: The screamer, a hawk

any kind
לְמִינָֽהּ׃ (lə·mî·nāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4327: A sort, species

of falcon,
וְהַדַּיָּ֖ה (wə·had·day·yāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1772: Perhaps a kite (a bird of prey)


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