Leviticus 11:13 bbe — And among birds these are to be disgusting to you, and not to be used for food: the eagle and the gier-eagle and the os…

Bible in Basic English

"And among birds these are to be disgusting to you, and not to be used for food: the eagle and the gier-eagle and the ospray;"

— Leviticus 11:13, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 11 — Context

10

All other things living and moving in the water, in the sea or in the rivers, are a disgusting thing to you;

11

They may not be used for food, and their dead bodies are disgusting to you.

12

Anything in the water which has no special parts for swimming and no thin plates on its skin is disgusting to you.

13

And among birds these are to be disgusting to you, and not to be used for food: the eagle and the gier-eagle and the ospray;

14

And the kite and the falcon, and birds of that sort;

15

Every raven, and birds of that sort;

16

And the ostrich and the night-hawk and the sea-hawk, and birds of that sort;

Leviticus 11:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:13 say?
Leviticus 11:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And among birds these are to be disgusting to you, and not to be used for food: the eagle and the gier-eagle and the ospray;”
Where is Leviticus 11:13 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 13.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 11:13.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:13 in?
Leviticus 11:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 11:13?
Leviticus 11:13 reads (BBE): “And among birds these are to be disgusting to you, and not to be used for food: the eagle and the gier-eagle and the ospray;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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