Deuteronomy 14:15and the ostrich, and the owl, and the seagull, and the hawk after its kind,
The setting
Same plains of Moab gathering. Moses continues the exhaustive list—people listening to every detail that will define their new life in Canaan.
The emotion here: methodical thoroughness in preparing people for covenant life
The original word
tanshemeth (תַּנְשֶׁמֶת) — uncertain bird, possibly barn owl or water hen
Why it matters
Many of these bird names appear only in these dietary lists—even ancient Jewish scholars debated their exact identification
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 14:15
The exhaustive detail shows God cares about every aspect of life, not just 'big' spiritual matters
Common misconceptionPeople think God is nitpicky about random details, but each restriction protected Israel from practices that neighboring cultures used in idol worship and pagan rituals.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Deuteronomy 14:15
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 14:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 14:15 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include holiness, categories. Notable phrases: after its kind. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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