Deuteronomy 14:19
Deuteronomy 14:19 in Multiple Translations
All flying insects are unclean for you; they may not be eaten.
And every creeping thing that flieth is unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten.
And all winged creeping things are unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten.
Every winged thing which goes flat on the earth is unclean to you and may not be used as food.
All insects that fly are unclean to you; you must not eat them.
And euery creeping thing that flieth, shall be vncleane vnto you: it shall not be eaten.
and every teeming thing which is flying, unclean it [is] to you; they are not eaten;
All winged creeping things are unclean to you. They shall not be eaten.
And every creeping animal that flieth is unclean to you: they shall not be eaten.
Every thing that creepeth, and hath little wings, shall be unclean, and shall not be eaten.
“All insects with wings and which walk on the ground are unacceptable to Yahweh; do not eat them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 14:19
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Deuteronomy 14:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כֹל֙
שֶׁ֣רֶץ
הָ/ע֔וֹף
טָמֵ֥א
ה֖וּא
לָ/כֶ֑ם
לֹ֖א
יֵאָכֵֽלוּ
וְ/כֹל֙
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
שֶׁ֣רֶץ
sherets
H8318
swarm
N-ms
הָ/ע֔וֹף
ʻôwph
H5775
bird
Art | N-ms
טָמֵ֥א
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
unclean
Adj
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
לָ/כֶ֑ם
Prep | Suff
לֹ֖א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יֵאָכֵֽלוּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 14:19
וְ/כֹל֙
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
שֶׁ֣רֶץ
sherets
H8318
"swarm"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a swarm of small animals like insects or reptiles, often found in the book of Genesis. It describes a large group of tiny creatures moving together. In the Bible, it is used to describe the abundance of God's creation.
Definition: 1) teeming or swarming things, creepers, swarmers 1a) of insects, animals, small reptiles, quadrupeds
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: creep(-ing thing), move(-ing creature). See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 11:29; Deuteronomy 14:19.
הָ/ע֔וֹף
ʻôwph
H5775
"bird"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word simply means a bird, like the ones that fly in the sky. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms, often symbolizing freedom.
Definition: 1) flying creatures, fowl, insects, birds 1a) fowl, birds 1b) winged insects Aramaic equivalent: oph (עוֹף "bird" H5776)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: bird, that flieth, flying, fowl. See also: Genesis 1:20; 1 Samuel 17:46; Psalms 50:11.
טָמֵ֥א
ṭâmêʼ
H2931
"unclean"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be unclean in a spiritual sense, often due to sin or impurity, as seen in Leviticus. It can refer to people, places, or things. The concept is key to understanding biblical purity laws.
Definition: 1) unclean, impure 1a) ethically and religiously 1b) ritually 1c) of places
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean. See also: Leviticus 5:2; Numbers 9:6; Isaiah 6:5.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לָ/כֶ֑ם
""
Prep | Suff
לֹ֖א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יֵאָכֵֽלוּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 14:19
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Context — Clean and Unclean Animals
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. 21You are not to eat any carcass; you may give it to the foreigner residing within your gates, and he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner. For you are a holy people belonging to the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Philippians 3:19 | Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things. |
| 2 | Leviticus 11:20–23 | All flying insects that walk on all fours are detestable to you. However, you may eat the following kinds of flying insects that walk on all fours: those having jointed legs above their feet for hopping on the ground. Of these you may eat any kind of locust, katydid, cricket, or grasshopper. All other flying insects that have four legs are detestable to you. |
Deuteronomy 14:19 Summary
Deuteronomy 14:19 is a verse that talks about what foods are acceptable for the Israelites to eat. Specifically, it says that flying insects are not allowed to be eaten. This is part of a bigger set of rules that God gave to the Israelites to help them be separate and special, as seen in Leviticus 20:26. Just like how God wanted the Israelites to be set apart, He also wants us to live in a way that honors Him, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 4:7. By following God's commands, we can show our love and respect for Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Deuteronomy 14:19 prohibit the consumption of flying insects?
This prohibition is part of the dietary laws given to the Israelites, which were intended to set them apart from other nations and to teach them about holiness and separation, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and Deuteronomy 14:2-3.
Are all insects unclean according to Deuteronomy 14:19?
The verse specifically mentions flying insects, which suggests that not all insects are prohibited, but rather those that fly, as opposed to those that crawl or walk, such as locusts which are allowed in Leviticus 11:22.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Old Testament dietary laws?
Deuteronomy 14:19 is part of a larger section of scripture that outlines the dietary laws for the Israelites, which were given to help them maintain their distinctiveness and relationship with God, as seen in Exodus 19:5-6 and Deuteronomy 7:6.
Is this verse still applicable to Christians today?
While the specific dietary laws of the Old Testament are not directly applicable to Christians, who are under the New Covenant, the principles of separation and holiness remain, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can apply the principle of separation and holiness in my own life, as seen in Deuteronomy 14:19?
- How does this verse relate to the idea of being 'set apart' for God's purposes, as seen in Romans 12:1-2?
- In what ways can I use the concept of 'clean' and 'unclean' to evaluate my own thoughts, actions, and relationships, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14-18?
- What are some modern-day applications of the idea of 'separation' from the world, as seen in James 1:27 and 1 John 2:15-17?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 14:19
And every creeping thing that flieth is unclean,.... Which the Targum of Jonathan thus paraphrases; "all flies and wasps (or hornets), and worms of lentiles and of beans, which are separated from
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 14:19
And every creeping thing that flieth is unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten. Every creeping thing that flieth is unclean unto you.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 14:19
19. all winged creeping things are unclean] Lit. swarming things that fly, all winged insects. To this Leviticus 11:21 f. adds that go upon all fours and excepts from the rule such as have jointed legs above their feet to leap on the earth, i.e. various kinds of leaping locusts, as distinguished from the running locust (see Shipley and Cook, art. ‘Locust’ in E.B.). They come under the clean insects of the next v.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 14:19
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Don't Be Fooled, the Pew Won't Save You! by Bob Jennings | This sermon emphasizes how skillful the devil is in deceiving people to exchange their eternal inheritance for temporary desires, leading them to waste their lives and lose their s |
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New Covenant - the Root of Sin - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the essence of the New Covenant as depicted in Matthew chapter 3, emphasizing the crucial act of turning from the Kingdom of Earth to the Kingdom of Heaven |
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A Prisoner of Appetite Is Unhealthy Eating a Sin? by Shane Idleman | This sermon addresses the importance of taking care of our bodies and avoiding unhealthy eating habits, focusing on the struggle to resist temptations and the need to prioritize ph |
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The Captivity of the Righteous Part 5 by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the importance of finding true satisfaction and peace in God rather than in worldly concerns, particularly for young people who often fret about their fut |
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Anxiety by A.W. Pink | The preacher delves into the concept of 'Destruction' (apoleia) in the Bible, emphasizing that it signifies the utter and hopeless loss of all that gives worth to existence, rather |
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Feast the Slave, and Starve the Wife? by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the paramount importance of prioritizing the eternal welfare of our souls over earthly concerns. He argues that it is foolish to nourish the body while neg |
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Consumer Christianity by Dave Hunt | Dave Hunt addresses the issue of consumer Christianity, which focuses on building the kingdom of God or attracting individuals to Christianity through methods that appeal to the fl |