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Deuteronomy 14:2

Deuteronomy 14:1 bbe — You are the children of the Lord your God: you are not to make cuts on your bodies or take off the hair on your brows i…

Bible in Basic English

"You are the children of the Lord your God: you are not to make cuts on your bodies or take off the hair on your brows in honour of the dead;"

— Deuteronomy 14:1, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

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You are the children of the Lord your God: you are not to make cuts on your bodies or take off the hair on your brows in honour of the dead;

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For you are a holy people to the Lord your God, and the Lord has taken you to be his special people out of all the nations on the face of the earth.

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No disgusting thing may be your food.

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These are the beasts which you may have for food: the ox, the sheep, and the goat;

Deuteronomy 14:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:1 say?
Deuteronomy 14:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You are the children of the Lord your God: you are not to make cuts on your bodies or take off the hair on your brows in honour of the dead;”
Where is Deuteronomy 14:1 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 14:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 14, verse 1.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 14:1.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 14:1 in?
Deuteronomy 14:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 14:1?
Deuteronomy 14:1 reads (BBE): “You are the children of the Lord your God: you are not to make cuts on your bodies or take off the hair on your brows in honour of the dead;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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