Deuteronomy 14:4 net — These are the animals you may eat: the ox, the sheep, the goat,

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

— Deuteronomy 14:4, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

1

The Holy and the Profane You are children of the LORD your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave your forehead bald for the sake of the dead.

2

For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. He has chosen you to be his people, prized above all others on the face of the earth.

3

You must not eat any forbidden thing.

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

5

the ibex, the gazelle, the deer, the wild goat, the antelope, the wild oryx, and the mountain sheep.

6

You may eat any animal that has hooves divided into two parts and that chews the cud.

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However, you may not eat the following animals among those that chew the cud or those that have divided hooves: the camel, the hare, and the rock badger.(Although they chew the cud, they do not have divided hooves and are therefore ritually impure to you).

Deuteronomy 14:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:4 say?
Deuteronomy 14:4 in the NET Bible reads: “These are the animals you may eat: the ox, the sheep, the goat,”
Where is Deuteronomy 14:4 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 14:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 14, verse 4.
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 14:4.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 14:4 in?
Deuteronomy 14:4 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 14:4?
Deuteronomy 14:4 reads (NET): “These are the animals you may eat: the ox, the sheep, the goat,” 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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