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/><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the red kite, the falcon, any kind of kite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the red kite, the falcon, and the kite after their kinds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the red kite, the falcon, and the kite in their kinds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the red kite, the falcon, and the kite in their kinds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the red kite, the falcon, and the kite in their kinds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the red kite, the falcon, and the kite in their kinds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and the red kite, the falcon, and the birds of prey of any variety,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the kites, any kind of falcon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the kite, any kind of falcon, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the glede, and the falcon, and the kite after its kind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the glede, and the falcon, and the kite after its kind;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />buzzards, all types of kites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />buzzard, any kind of kite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the kite, the black kite, the dayyah after its species,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the kite, and the buzzard, and the vulture after its kind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the glede, and the kite, and the vultur after his kind,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the red kite, the falcon, any kind of kite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the red kite, the falcon, the kite of any kind, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the kite, and the falcon, and the vulture after its kind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after its kind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the vulture, and the kite, and the falcon according to its kind,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The ringtail, and the vulture, and the kite according to their kind: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the crane, and the vulture, and the kite, according to their kind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the various kites and falcons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the buzzard, the kite of any kind;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The ostrich, and the hawk after its kind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the raven with their kinds and the ostrich and the hawk with their kinds,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the glede, and the falcon, and the kite after its kinds;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the vulture, and the kite and the like to it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=4191" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/14.htm">Clean and Unclean Animals</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>but these you may not eat: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture, <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7201.htm" title="7201: wə·hā·rā·’āh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- A bird of prey. From ra'ah; a bird of prey.">the red kite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/344.htm" title="344: hā·’ay·yāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A hawk, falcon, kite. Perhaps from 'iy; the screamer, i.e. A hawk.">the falcon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4327.htm" title="4327: lə·mî·nāh (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- Kind, species. From an unused root meaning to portion out; a sort, i.e. Species.">any kind</a> <a href="/hebrew/1772.htm" title="1772: wə·had·day·yāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- Perhaps a kite (a bird of prey). Intensive from da'ah; a falcon.">of kite,</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>any kind of raven,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/11-13.htm">Leviticus 11:13-19</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/34-11.htm">Isaiah 34:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/39-26.htm">Job 39:26-30</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-9.htm">Jeremiah 12:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/39-4.htm">Ezekiel 39:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/8-1.htm">Hosea 8:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Revelation 19:17-18</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/8-7.htm">Genesis 8:7</a></span><br />and sent out a raven. It kept flying back and forth until the waters had dried up from the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-4.htm">1 Kings 17:4-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/102-6.htm">Psalm 102:6</a></span><br />I am like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Proverbs 30:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm">Isaiah 46:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-28.htm">Matthew 24:28</a></span><br />Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/11-14.htm">Leviticus 11:14</a></b></br> And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/14-12.htm">Birds</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-12.htm">Black</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-12.htm">Buzzard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-19.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-31.htm">Kinds</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-14.htm">Kite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-4.htm">Red</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-13.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-14.htm">Vultur</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-12.htm">Vulture</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/14-14.htm">Birds</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-45.htm">Black</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-13.htm">Buzzard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-14.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-14.htm">Kinds</a> <a href="/job/28-7.htm">Kite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-42.htm">Red</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-14.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-14.htm">Vultur</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-17.htm">Vulture</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-1.htm">God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-3.htm">What may and may not be eaten</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-4.htm">of animals</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-9.htm">of fishes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-11.htm">of fowls</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-21.htm">That which dies of itself may not be eaten</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-22.htm">Tithes of Divine Service</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-23.htm">Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-28.htm">The third year's tithe of alms and charity</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the red kite</b><br>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 <a href="/leviticus/11.htm">Leviticus 11</a>. 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.<p><b>the falcon</b><br>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 <a href="/leviticus/20-26.htm">Leviticus 20:26</a>. The falcon's swift and powerful nature can be metaphorically linked to divine judgment, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm">Isaiah 46:11</a>, where God uses birds of prey to symbolize His swift action.<p><b>any kind of kite</b><br>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 <a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">2 Corinthians 6:17</a>. 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.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, receiving instructions on clean and unclean animals.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The destination of the Israelites, where they are to live according to God's laws.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/kite_and_falcon.htm">Kite and Falcon</a></b><br>Birds mentioned in the dietary laws, considered unclean for consumption.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where Moses received the Law from God, which includes dietary instructions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_holiness.htm">Understanding God's Holiness</a></b><br>The dietary laws remind us of God's holiness and the call for His people to be set apart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites were to obey these laws as a sign of their covenant relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_purity.htm">Symbolism of Purity</a></b><br>The distinction between clean and unclean animals symbolizes the need for spiritual purity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_historical_context.htm">Cultural and Historical Context</a></b><br>Recognize the historical context of these laws and their purpose in the life of ancient Israel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/new_covenant_freedom.htm">New Covenant Freedom</a></b><br>In Christ, we have freedom from the Old Testament dietary laws, but we should exercise this freedom responsibly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_apollo_quiboloy.htm">Who is Apollo Quiboloy's identity and role?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_samson's_marriage_align_with_deut._7.htm">How does Samson's marriage to a Philistine (Judges 14:1-3) align with the prohibition on intermarriage in Deuteronomy 7:3-4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_habakkuk_1_2_with_swift_god.htm">How can the prophet's frustration over God's silence (Habakkuk 1:2) be reconciled with other biblical passages emphasizing God's swift intervention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_this_event_contradict_bible_signs.htm">Does this miraculous event contradict other Bible passages that require signs to be witnessed multiple times for confirmation of God's will? (Numbers 17)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">The glede, and the kite, and the vulture.</span>--In <a href="/leviticus/11-14.htm" title="And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;">Leviticus 11:14</a>, "the vulture and the kite<span class= "ital">" </span>alone are named. The Hebrew words are in Leviticus <span class= "ital">daah </span>and <span class= "ital">ayyah. </span>In this place they are <span class= "ital">raah, ayyah, </span>and <span class= "ital">dayyah. </span>The close resemblance between the names is noticeable. For a description of the creatures, see list in Variorum Bible.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The glede</span>; <span class="accented">ra'ah</span> (<span class="hebrew">רָאָה</span>). This word occurs only here, and it is supposed by some that, by an error of the copyist, substituting <span class="hebrew">ר</span> for <span class="hebrew">ד</span>, it has come instead of <span class="hebrew">דָאָה</span>, as used in <a href="/leviticus/11-14.htm">Leviticus 11:14</a>. But it is more probable, as above suggested, that the <span class="accented">da'ah</span> of Leviticus is represented by the <span class="accented">dayyah</span> of Deuteronomy, and that consequently the reading <span class="accented">raah</span> should be re-rained. This word, derived from <span class="hebrew">רָאָה</span>, 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the red kite,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָרָאָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·rā·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7201.htm">Strong's 7201: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bird of prey</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the black kite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֣אַיָּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ay·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_344.htm">Strong's 344: </a> </span><span class="str2">The screamer, a hawk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">any kind</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִינָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mî·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4327.htm">Strong's 4327: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sort, species</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of falcon,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַדַּיָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·had·day·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1772.htm">Strong's 1772: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps a kite (a bird of prey)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Deuteronomy 14:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Deuteronomy 14:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Deuteronomy 14:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Deuteronomy 14:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Deuteronomy 14:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Deuteronomy 14:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Deuteronomy 14:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Deuteronomy 14:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Deuteronomy 14:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">Deuteronomy 14:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/14-13.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 14:13 And the red kite and the falcon (Deut. 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