Deuteronomy 14:17
Deuteronomy 14:17 in Multiple Translations
the desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant,
And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,
and the pelican, and the vulture, and the cormorant,
And the pelican and the vulture and the cormorant;
desert owl, Egyptian vulture, fish owl,
Nor the pellicane, nor the swanne, nor the cormorant:
and the pelican, and the gier-eagle, and the cormorant,
the pelican, the vulture, the cormorant,
And the pelican, and the gier-eagle, and the cormorant,
And the cormorant, the porphyrion, and the night crow,
pelicans, vultures that eat dead animals, cormorants,
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 14:17
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Deuteronomy 14:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ/קָּאָ֥ת
וְ/אֶֽת
הָ/רָחָ֖מָ/ה
וְ/אֶת
הַ/שָּׁלָֽךְ
וְ/הַ/קָּאָ֥ת
qâʼath
H6893
pelican
Conj | Art | N-fs
וְ/אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הָ/רָחָ֖מָ/ה
râchâm
H7360
carrion
Art | N-ms | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/שָּׁלָֽךְ
shâlâk
H7994
cormorant
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 14:17
וְ/הַ/קָּאָ֥ת
qâʼath
H6893
"pelican"
Conj | Art | N-fs
The pelican is a bird mentioned in the Bible, specifically in Leviticus 11:17 and Deuteronomy 14:17. It was considered unclean and is possibly related to the cormorant. Its exact meaning is still unknown.
Definition: 1) a ceremonially unclean bird 1a) perhaps pelican or cormorant 1b) perhaps an extinct bird, exact meaning unknown
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: cormorant. See also: Leviticus 11:18; Psalms 102:7; Isaiah 34:11.
וְ/אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/רָחָ֖מָ/ה
râchâm
H7360
"carrion"
Art | N-ms | Suff
The word for a type of vulture, possibly an extinct bird, is translated as gier-eagle in the KJV Bible. This bird was known for being tender towards its young. The exact meaning is unknown due to its possible extinction.
Definition: 1) carrion vulture 1a) perhaps an extinct bird, exact meaning unknown
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: gier-eagle. See also: Leviticus 11:18; Deuteronomy 14:17.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/שָּׁלָֽךְ
shâlâk
H7994
"cormorant"
Art | N-ms
The cormorant, a type of bird, is what this Hebrew word describes. It is a bird of prey that dives into the sea to catch fish, mentioned in the Bible as an unclean animal in Leviticus.
Definition: 1) bird of prey 1a) probably the cormorant
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: cormorant. See also: Leviticus 11:17; Deuteronomy 14:17.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 14:17
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Context — Clean and Unclean Animals
Deuteronomy 14:17 Summary
Deuteronomy 14:17 lists specific birds that the Israelites were not allowed to eat, such as the desert owl, osprey, and cormorant. This was part of God's way of setting them apart from other nations and teaching them about what is clean and unclean (Leviticus 11:44-45). Just like God cared about the Israelites' physical health, He cares about our spiritual health today, and we can trust Him to guide us in making wise choices (Proverbs 3:5-6). By following God's principles, we can live a life that honors Him and is set apart for His purposes (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Deuteronomy 14:17 list specific birds as unclean?
In Deuteronomy 14:17, God lists specific birds as unclean for the Israelites to eat, highlighting His care for their well-being and distinction from other nations, as seen in Leviticus 20:24 and Deuteronomy 7:6.
What is the significance of the desert owl in this verse?
The desert owl, mentioned in Deuteronomy 14:17, is one of the birds considered unclean, possibly due to its scavenging habits, similar to the reasoning behind the prohibition on eating carrion in Exodus 22:31 and Leviticus 11:40.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy 14:17 is part of a larger section in Deuteronomy 14:3-21, where Moses instructs the Israelites on dietary laws, emphasizing their unique status as God's people, as also seen in Deuteronomy 14:2 and Leviticus 11:44-45.
Are these dietary laws still applicable to believers today?
While the specific dietary laws in Deuteronomy 14:17 are part of the Old Covenant, the underlying principles of separation and holiness still apply to believers today, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Romans 14:13-23, where we are called to honor God with our bodies and consider the convictions of others.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, particularly in relation to His people's daily lives?
- How can I apply the principle of separation from the world, as seen in these dietary laws, to my own life and choices?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty and care, as demonstrated in His provision of food and guidance, as seen in Deuteronomy 14:17 and Matthew 6:25-34?
- What are some modern-day equivalents of 'unclean' things that I should avoid, and how can I seek God's wisdom in making those distinctions, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and 1 Thessalonians 5:22-23?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 14:17
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 14:17
And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant, Gier eagle , [ haaraachaamaah (H7360)] - is manifestly identical with Rachamah, the name which the Arabs give to the common vulture of Western
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 14:17
17. pelican] ḳ ?a‘ath, LXX, πελεκάν. Tristram (108) suggests the roseate pelican, P. onocrotalus. vulture] raḥ ?amah, Ar. rakhim, ‘a small white carrion eagle,’ migratory, and haunting the abodes of men, one of the commonest carrion birds in Arabia, ‘the white scavenger’ (Doughty, passim; cp. Burton, Pilgrimage, etc., ii. 62); according to Tristram (96) the neophron percnopterus; in Arabia their flesh is forbidden meat, yet mothers give it to their children to expel worms (Doughty, i. 393). The name appears to be derived from its affection to its young, which in Deuteronomy 32:11 is imputed also to the nesher. LXX, κύκνος, swan. cormorant] shalak, that hurls itself on the prey. LXX, καταράκτης. Tristram (107): phalacrocorax carbo.