Deuteronomy 14:10 akjv — And whatever has not fins and scales you may not eat; it is unclean to you. ¶

American King James Version

"And whatever has not fins and scales you may not eat; it is unclean to you. ¶ "

— Deuteronomy 14:10, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

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Nevertheless these you shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the cloven hoof; as the camel, and the hare, and the coney: for they chew the cud, but divide not the hoof; therefore they are unclean to you.

8

And the swine, because it divides the hoof, yet chews not the cud, it is unclean to you: you shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcass. ¶

9

These you shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall you eat:

10

And whatever has not fins and scales you may not eat; it is unclean to you. ¶

11

Of all clean birds you shall eat.

12

But these are they of which you shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,

13

And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,

Deuteronomy 14:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:10 say?
Deuteronomy 14:10 in the American King James Version reads: “And whatever has not fins and scales you may not eat; it is unclean to you. ¶ ”
Where is Deuteronomy 14:10 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 14:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 14, verse 10.
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 14:10.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 14:10 in?
Deuteronomy 14:10 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 14:10?
Deuteronomy 14:10 reads (AKJV): “And whatever has not fins and scales you may not eat; it is unclean to you. ¶ ” 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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