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Deuteronomy 14:20 akjv — But of all clean fowls you may eat. ¶

American King James Version

"But of all clean fowls you may eat. ¶ "

— Deuteronomy 14:20, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

17

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.

19

And every creeping thing that flies is unclean to you: they shall not be eaten.

20

But of all clean fowls you may eat. ¶

21

You shall not eat of anything that dies of itself: you shall give it to the stranger that is in your gates, that he may eat it; or you may sell it to an alien: for you are an holy people to the LORD your God. You shall not seethe a kid in his mother’s milk.

22

You shall truly tithe all the increase of your seed, that the field brings forth year by year.

23

And you shall eat before the LORD your God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of your corn, of your wine, and of your oil, and the firstborn of your herds and of your flocks; that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always.

Deuteronomy 14:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:20 say?
Deuteronomy 14:20 in the American King James Version reads: “But of all clean fowls you may eat. ¶ ”
Where is Deuteronomy 14:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 14:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 14, verse 20.
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 14:20.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 14:20 in?
Deuteronomy 14:20 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 14:20?
Deuteronomy 14:20 reads (AKJV): “But of all clean fowls you may eat. ¶ ” 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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