Deuteronomy 14:19 asv — And all winged creeping things are unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten.

American Standard Version

"And all winged creeping things are unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten. "

— Deuteronomy 14:19, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

16

the little owl, and the great owl, and the horned owl,

17

and the pelican, and the vulture, and the cormorant,

18

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

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And all winged creeping things are unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten.

20

Of all clean birds ye may eat.

21

Ye shall not eat of anything that dieth of itself: thou mayest give it unto the sojourner that is within thy gates, that he may eat it; or thou mayest sell it unto a foreigner: for thou art a holy people unto Jehovah thy God. Thou shalt not boil a kid in its mother’s milk.

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Thou shalt surely tithe all the increase of thy seed, that which cometh forth from the field year by year.

Deuteronomy 14:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:19 say?
Deuteronomy 14:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “And all winged creeping things are unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 14:19 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 14:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 14, verse 19.
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 14:19.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 14:19 in?
Deuteronomy 14:19 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 14:19?
Deuteronomy 14:19 reads (ASV): “And all winged creeping things are unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten. ” 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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