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Deuteronomy 14:20 nasb — "You may eat any clean bird.

NASB

""You may eat any clean bird."

— Deuteronomy 14:20, NASB

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

17

the pelican, the carrion vulture, the cormorant,

18

the stork, and the heron in their kinds, and the hoopoe and the bat.

19

"And all the teeming life with wings are unclean to you; they shall not be eaten.

20

"You may eat any clean bird.

21

"You shall not eat anything which dies of itself. You may give it to the alien who is in your town, so that he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner, for you are a holy people to the LORD your God. You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk.

22

"You shall surely tithe all the produce from what you sow, which comes out of the field every year.

23

"You shall eat in the presence of the LORD your God, at the place where He chooses to establish His name, the tithe of your grain, your new wine, your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and your flock, so 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 NASB reads: “"You may eat any clean bird.”
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 (NASB): “"You may eat any clean bird.” 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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