Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, the classification of birds into clean and unclean categories is primarily found in the Old Testament, particularly within the Mosaic Law. This classification was significant for the Israelites, as it determined which birds were permissible for consumption. The distinction between clean and unclean birds is outlined in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14, where God provides specific guidelines to His people regarding dietary laws.Leviticus 11:13-19 and Deuteronomy 14:11-20 list various birds that are considered unclean and, by implication, those that are not mentioned are deemed clean and suitable for consumption. The lists primarily focus on prohibiting birds of prey and scavengers, which are often associated with death and impurity. The clean birds, therefore, are those that do not fall into these categories. The Berean Standard Bible provides the following relevant passages: · 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, the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk, the little owl, the cormorant, the great owl, the white owl, the desert owl, the osprey, the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat." · Deuteronomy 14:11-20 : "You may eat any clean bird, but these you may not eat: the eagle, the vulture, the black vulture, the red kite, the black kite, any kind of falcon, any kind of raven, the horned owl, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk, the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, the desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant, the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat." The absence of specific names for clean birds in these passages suggests that the Israelites were familiar with which birds were acceptable based on their characteristics and behaviors. Clean birds are generally understood to be those that are not birds of prey or scavengers, and they typically include species such as chickens, doves, and quail, which were commonly consumed and used in sacrificial offerings. The distinction between clean and unclean birds served not only dietary purposes but also spiritual and symbolic ones. By adhering to these dietary laws, the Israelites demonstrated obedience to God's commandments and maintained a distinct identity as His chosen people. The consumption of clean birds was part of a broader framework of holiness and purity that permeated various aspects of daily life and worship. In the New Testament, the dietary laws, including those concerning clean and unclean animals, are re-evaluated in light of the new covenant established through Jesus Christ. In Acts 10, Peter's vision of a sheet containing all kinds of animals signifies the abolition of these dietary restrictions, emphasizing that what God has made clean should not be called impure. However, the historical and cultural significance of these laws remains an important aspect of biblical study and understanding. Torrey's Topical Textbook Deuteronomy 14:11,20Of all clean birds you shall eat. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Whether a Suitable Cause Can be Assigned for the Ceremonies which ... Leviticus The Conversion of Cornelius. Whether There was any Reasonable Cause for the Ceremonial ... Here Beginneth the History of Noah Chapter ix The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Lamentation of all ... Second Part of the Book. Leviticus. 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