Misinterpretations often include extending this prohibition to all insects or birds indiscriminately, overlooking Leviticus 11:22's allowance of clean locusts; applying it legalistically to New Testament believers despite Jesus' teaching in Mark 7:19 that all foods are clean and Peter's vision in Acts 10 abrogating such distinctions; or viewing 'abomination' as inherent moral evil rather than ceremonial uncleanness for Israel's distinct identity.
Deuteronomy 14:20
King James Version (1769)
20 But of all clean fowls ye may eat.
This verse concludes the list of unclean birds and flying creeping things by declaring them an abomination not to be eaten, emphasizing God's directive for Israel's ritual purity and separation from pagan practices through adherence to specific dietary laws that symbolize holiness and obedience to the covenant.