Deuteronomy 14:18
Deuteronomy 14:18 in Multiple Translations
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat.
And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.
and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.
The stork and the heron and birds of that sort, and the hoopoe and the bat.
storks, any kind of heron, hoopoe, or bats.
The storke also, and the heron in his kinde, nor the lapwing, nor the backe.
and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the lapwing, and the bat;
the stork, the heron after its kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.
And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.
The bittern, and the charadrion, every one in their kind: the hoop also and the bat.
storks, herons, hoopoes, and bats, you must not eat.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 14:18
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Deuteronomy 14:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ֣/חֲסִידָ֔ה
וְ/הָ/אֲנָפָ֖ה
לְ/מִינָ֑/הּ
וְ/הַ/דּוּכִיפַ֖ת
וְ/הָ/עֲטַלֵּֽף
וְ/הַ֣/חֲסִידָ֔ה
chăçîydâh
H2624
stork
Conj | Art | N-fs
וְ/הָ/אֲנָפָ֖ה
ʼănâphâh
H601
heron
Conj | Art | N-fs
לְ/מִינָ֑/הּ
mîyn
H4327
kind
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/הַ/דּוּכִיפַ֖ת
dûwkîyphath
H1744
hoopoe
Conj | Art | N-fs
וְ/הָ/עֲטַלֵּֽף
ʻăṭallêph
H5847
bat
Conj | Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 14:18
וְ/הַ֣/חֲסִידָ֔ה
chăçîydâh
H2624
"stork"
Conj | Art | N-fs
The stork is a kind of bird known for its maternal care, mentioned in the Bible as a symbol of devotion. In Leviticus and Deuteronomy, it is listed as an unclean bird, but its loyalty to its young is notable.
Definition: stork
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] feather, stork. See also: Leviticus 11:19; Psalms 104:17; Jeremiah 8:7.
וְ/הָ/אֲנָפָ֖ה
ʼănâphâh
H601
"heron"
Conj | Art | N-fs
Refers to an unclean bird, possibly a heron, which was considered impure in biblical times.
Definition: 1) an unclean bird 1a) perhaps an heron
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: heron. See also: Leviticus 11:19; Deuteronomy 14:18.
לְ/מִינָ֑/הּ
mîyn
H4327
"kind"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word min means kind or species, often referring to animals. It is used to describe different types of creatures in the Bible. Min is sometimes translated as kind in the KJV.
Definition: kind, sometimes a species (usually of animals)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: kind. Compare H4480 (מִן). See also: Genesis 1:11; Leviticus 11:16; Ezekiel 47:10.
וְ/הַ/דּוּכִיפַ֖ת
dûwkîyphath
H1744
"hoopoe"
Conj | Art | N-fs
The hoopoe bird is an unclean bird in the Bible, possibly similar to a grouse. The KJV calls it a lapwing. It appears in biblical lists of unclean animals.
Definition: unclean bird (probably hoopoe)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: lapwing. See also: Leviticus 11:19; Deuteronomy 14:18.
וְ/הָ/עֲטַלֵּֽף
ʻăṭallêph
H5847
"bat"
Conj | Art | N-ms
This word refers to a bat, a small flying mammal that appears in the Bible as an unclean animal in Leviticus 11:19 and Deuteronomy 14:18. Bats were not considered fit for human consumption.
Definition: bat
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: bat. See also: Leviticus 11:19; Deuteronomy 14:18; Isaiah 2:20.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 14:18
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Context — Clean and Unclean Animals
16the little owl, the great owl, the white owl,
17the desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant,
18the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat.
19All flying insects are unclean for you; they may not be eaten. 20But you may eat any clean bird.Deuteronomy 14:18 Summary
In Deuteronomy 14:18, God lists specific birds that are considered unclean, meaning they should not be eaten. This teaches us about God's desire for His people to be separate from things that are not holy or pure, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45. Just like these birds were set apart as unclean, we are called to be set apart from the world and to follow God's ways, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16. By following God's commands, we can learn to live a life that is pleasing to Him and reflects His holiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are certain birds considered unclean in Deuteronomy 14:18?
In Deuteronomy 14:18, birds like the stork, heron, hoopoe, and bat are considered unclean, likely due to their scavenging nature or association with death, as seen in Leviticus 11:13-19 and Deuteronomy 14:12-18.
Is it still important to follow these dietary restrictions today?
While the specific dietary laws in Deuteronomy 14:18 are part of the Old Covenant, the principle of separating oneself from uncleanness is still relevant, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, where believers are called to be separate from the world.
What can we learn from the specific birds listed in Deuteronomy 14:18?
The birds listed, such as the stork and heron, were likely known for their habits and characteristics, which may have been seen as undesirable or unclean, teaching us about God's desire for holiness and separation, as seen in Leviticus 20:26.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of holiness in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 14:18 is part of a larger theme of holiness and separation in the Bible, where God calls His people to be distinct and separate from the world, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His desire for His people to be holy?
- How can I apply the principle of separation from uncleanness in my own life, as seen in Deuteronomy 14:18?
- What are some modern-day examples of 'unclean' things that I may need to separate myself from, in order to follow God's desire for holiness?
- How does this verse relate to the concept of being 'in the world, but not of the world', as seen in John 17:14-16?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 14:18
[See comments on Deuteronomy 14:12]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 14:18
And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat. The lapwing - the upupu or hoopoe, a beautiful bird, but of the most unclean habits.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 14:18
18. stork] ḥ ?asξdah. Tristram (111): white stork, ciconia alba; an unclean feeder (on offal, etc.), its flesh is rank. heron] ’anaphah. Tristram (109): the common heron, ardea cinerea: an edible bird, in Europe once highly prized at table; but feeding on, besides fish, many unclean land animals, snakes, rats, etc. hoopoe] dukiphath, A. V. lapwing. Tristram (89): hoopoe, upupa epops. bat] ‘aṭ ?alleph (cp. ἀττέλαβος, a kind of locust in N. Africa, Herod, iv. 172). In Palestine it haunts caverns and (as in Egypt) sepulchres. There is no doubt that the cheeping and muttering attributed to the dead (Isaiah 7) was derived from the sound made by the crowds of this animal when disturbed in sepulchres.