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Verse 14

Deuteronomy 14:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,

American Standard Version (1901)

and the ostrich, and the night-hawk, and the sea-mew, and the hawk after its kind,

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the ostrich, and the owl, and the larus, and the hawk according to its kind:

Free Bible Version

tawny owl, long-eared owl, gulls, any kind of hawk,

Geneva Bible 1599

Nor the ostrich, nor the nightcrow, nor the semeaw, nor the hawke after her kinde,

King James (Authorized) Version

And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

One Unity Resource Bible

the ostrich, the owl, the seagull, the hawk after its kind,

Translation for Translators

ostriches, seagulls,

Unlocked Literal Bible

and the ostrich, and the night hawk, the sea gull, any kind of hawk,

Noah Webster Bible

And the owl, and the night-hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

World English Bible

the ostrich, the owl, the seagull, the hawk of any kind,

Young's Literal Translation

and the owl, and the night-hawk, and the cuckoo, and the hawk after its kind;

Context

Clean and Unclean Animals

¹⁴any kind of raven, ¹⁵the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,

Summary

In this verse, the Israelites are instructed not to eat any animal that has died naturally or torn by wild beasts, emphasizing the importance of consuming only clean and healthy food. This command reflects God's concern for the physical well-being of His people, promoting good health practices among the Israelites. By following these dietary laws, the Israelites were set apart from other nations, symbolizing their consecration to God and obedience to His statutes. This verse underscores the principle of holiness and purity in all aspects of life, including food consumption, as a way to honor God and maintain a distinct identity as His chosen people.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

the cuckow--more probably the sea-gull. [See on Lev 11:16].

Deuteronomy 14:15

Clean and Unclean Animals

¹⁴any kind of raven, ¹⁵the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,

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Berean Standard Bible

the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,

American Standard Version (1901)

and the ostrich, and the night-hawk, and the sea-mew, and the hawk after its kind,

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the ostrich, and the owl, and the larus, and the hawk according to its kind:

Free Bible Version

tawny owl, long-eared owl, gulls, any kind of hawk,

Geneva Bible 1599

Nor the ostrich, nor the nightcrow, nor the semeaw, nor the hawke after her kinde,

King James (Authorized) Version

And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

One Unity Resource Bible

the ostrich, the owl, the seagull, the hawk after its kind,

Translation for Translators

ostriches, seagulls,

Unlocked Literal Bible

and the ostrich, and the night hawk, the sea gull, any kind of hawk,

Noah Webster Bible

And the owl, and the night-hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

World English Bible

the ostrich, the owl, the seagull, the hawk of any kind,

Young's Literal Translation

and the owl, and the night-hawk, and the cuckoo, and the hawk after its kind;