Deuteronomy 14:20 net — You may eat any clean winged creature.

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"You may eat any clean winged creature."

— Deuteronomy 14:20, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

17

the jackdaw, the carrion vulture, the cormorant,

18

the stork, the heron after its species, the hoopoe, the bat.

19

And any swarming winged thing is impure to you– they may not be eaten.

20

You may eat any clean winged creature.

21

You may not eat any corpse, though you may give it to the resident foreigner who is living in your villages and he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner. You are a people holy to the LORD your God. Do not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.

22

The Offering of Tribute You must be certain to tithe all the produce of your seed that comes from the field year after year.

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In the presence of the LORD your God you must eat from the tithe of your grain, your new wine, your olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the place he chooses to locate his name, so that you may learn to revere 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 NET Bible reads: “You may eat any clean winged creature.”
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 (NET): “You may eat any clean winged creature.” 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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