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Verse 14

Deuteronomy 14:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

Bible in Basic English

The stork and the heron and birds of that sort, and the hoopoe and the bat.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The bittern, and the charadrion, every one in their kind: the hoop also and the bat.

Free Bible Version

storks, any kind of heron, hoopoe, or bats.

Geneva Bible 1599

The storke also, and the heron in his kinde, nor the lapwing, nor the backe.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

One Unity Resource Bible

the stork, the heron after its kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.

Translation for Translators

storks, herons, hoopoes, and bats, you must not eat.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must not eat the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.

Noah Webster Bible

And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

World English Bible

the stork, the heron after its kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.

Young's Literal Translation

and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the lapwing, and the bat;

Context

Clean and Unclean Animals

¹⁷the desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant, ¹⁸the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat.

Summary

In this verse, God instructs the Israelites not to eat the eagle, the ossifrage, the osprey, the vulture, the kite, and the raven, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between clean and unclean animals. This dietary law was part of God's covenant with His people, promoting holiness and obedience to His commands. By following these guidelines, the Israelites were set apart from other nations and reminded of their unique relationship with God. This verse underscores the significance of obedience and reverence in honoring God's laws and maintaining spiritual purity.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

the lapwing--the upupa or hoop: a beautiful bird, but of the most unclean habits. [See on Lev 11:19].

Deuteronomy 14:18

Clean and Unclean Animals

¹⁷the desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant, ¹⁸the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat.

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Berean Standard Bible

the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

Bible in Basic English

The stork and the heron and birds of that sort, and the hoopoe and the bat.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The bittern, and the charadrion, every one in their kind: the hoop also and the bat.

Free Bible Version

storks, any kind of heron, hoopoe, or bats.

Geneva Bible 1599

The storke also, and the heron in his kinde, nor the lapwing, nor the backe.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

One Unity Resource Bible

the stork, the heron after its kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.

Translation for Translators

storks, herons, hoopoes, and bats, you must not eat.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must not eat the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.

Noah Webster Bible

And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

World English Bible

the stork, the heron after its kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.

Young's Literal Translation

and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the lapwing, and the bat;