Deuteronomy 14:3 web — You shall not eat any abominable thing.

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"You shall not eat any abominable thing."

— Deuteronomy 14:3, World English Bible

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KJV
“Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.”
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ASV
“Thou shalt 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

You are the children of Yahweh your God: you shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.

For you are a holy people to Yahweh your God, and Yahweh has chosen you to be a people for his own possession, above all peoples who are on the face of the earth.

You shall not eat any abominable thing.

These are the animals which you may eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat,

the hart, and the gazelle, and the roebuck, and the wild goat, and the ibex, and the antelope, and the chamois.

Every animal that parts the hoof, and has the hoof cloven in two, [and] chews the cud, among the animals, that may you eat.

Deuteronomy 14:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:3 say?

Deuteronomy 14:3 in the World English Bible reads: “You shall 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 (WEB): “You shall 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.

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