So, you’re wondering if turkey is on the menu for your next clean meal? Well, buckle up, because the answer might surprise you! Diving into the world of biblical dietary laws can be a bit of a wild ride, but fear not, I’m here to be your trusty guide.
First things first, let’s get one thing straight: the Bible does have specific guidelines on what animals are considered clean and unclean for consumption. These guidelines are outlined in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14, and they’ve been a source of curiosity and debate for centuries.
Now, back to our feathered friend, the turkey. According to the Bible, turkey falls under the category of clean animals This means it’s perfectly okay to gobble it up without any guilt (pun intended!)
But hold your horses, there’s a catch. The Bible also specifies that only birds with both scales and fins are considered clean. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Scales and fins? On a bird? What in the world is going on?”
Well it turns out, the Hebrew word translated as “fins” in some English translations actually refers to feathers. So as long as your turkey has feathers and scales on its feet, you’re good to go.
But wait, there’s more! The Bible also prohibits the consumption of birds of prey, including eagles, vultures, and owls So, if you’re planning on serving up some roast hawk for dinner, you might want to reconsider.
Now, you might be wondering, why all these rules about what we can and can’t eat? Well, the Bible doesn’t explicitly explain the reasoning behind these dietary laws. However, some scholars believe that these guidelines were intended to promote health and hygiene, while others see them as a way to distinguish the Israelites from other cultures.
Ultimately, whether or not you choose to follow these dietary laws is a personal decision. But now that you’re armed with the knowledge of what the Bible says about clean and unclean animals, you can make an informed choice about what goes on your plate.
Here’s a quick summary of what we’ve learned:
- Turkey is considered a clean animal according to the Bible.
- Only birds with both feathers and scales on their feet are considered clean.
- Birds of prey are prohibited.
- The reasons behind these dietary laws are not explicitly explained in the Bible.
Additional Resources:
- Clean and Unclean Animals: Does God Care What Meats We Eat? (https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/biblical-laws/clean-and-unclean-animals/)
- 1 Timothy 4:1-5: Does It Abolish the Law of Clean and Unclean Meats? (https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/understanding-the-bible/1-timothy-4-1-5-clean-and-unclean-meats/)
- Colossians 2:16-17: Does It Abolish the Law of Clean and Unclean Meats? (https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/understanding-the-bible/colossians-2-16-17-clean-and-unclean-meats/)
Remember, this is just a starting point for your exploration of biblical dietary laws. There’s a whole world of information out there waiting to be discovered!
Happy eating!
God gives good things
“Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent?” Jesus Christ posed this question as He concluded His discourse in Matthew 7. “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”
Our Heavenly Father wants the best for us, just as a physical father wants the best for his children, including providing them with a healthy diet.
Furthermore, God teaches us about many facets of life, including which meats are permissible for us to eat and which He forbids us from eating, just as our biological fathers did.
The Bible talks about clean and unclean animals, and tells people not to eat the meat of unclean animals. But does God really care what meats we eat?
