Deuteronomy 14:15 kjva — And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,"

— Deuteronomy 14:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

12

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

13

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

14

And every raven after his kind,

15

And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

16

The little owl, and the great owl, and the swan,

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And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,

18

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

Deuteronomy 14:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:15 say?
Deuteronomy 14:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,”
Where is Deuteronomy 14:15 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 14:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 14, verse 15.
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 14:15.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 14:15 in?
Deuteronomy 14:15 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 14:15?
Deuteronomy 14:15 reads (KJVA): “And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,” 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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