Deuteronomy 14:3 kjv — Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.

King James Version

"Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing."

— Deuteronomy 14:3, King James Version

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ASV
“Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing. ”
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WEB
“You shall not eat any abominable thing.”
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NET
“You must not eat any forbidden thing.”
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DRB
“Eat not the things that are unclean.”
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BBE
“No disgusting thing may be your food.”
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KJVA
“Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.”
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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

Ye are the children of the Lord your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.

For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.

Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.

These are the beasts which ye shall eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat,

The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois.

And every beast that parteth the hoof, and cleaveth the cleft into two claws, and cheweth the cud among the beasts, that ye shall eat.

Deuteronomy 14:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:3 say?

Deuteronomy 14:3 in the King James Version reads: “Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.”

Where is Deuteronomy 14:3 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 14:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 14, verse 3.

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 14:3.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 14:3 in?

Deuteronomy 14:3 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 14:3?

Deuteronomy 14:3 reads (KJV): “Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.” 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.

Deuteronomy 14:3 kjv — Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.

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