Deuteronomy 14:9 cpdv — These you shall eat out of all that dwells in the waters: whatever has fins and scales, you shall eat.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"These you shall eat out of all that dwells in the waters: whatever has fins and scales, you shall eat. "

— Deuteronomy 14:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

6

Every beast which has a hoof divided into two parts and which also chews the cud, you shall eat.

7

But those which chew over again, but do not have a divided hoof, you must not eat, such as the camel, the hare, and the hyrax. Since these chew the cud, but do not have a divided the hoof, they shall be unclean to you.

8

The pig also, since it has a divided hoof, but does not chew over again, shall be unclean. Their flesh shall not be eaten, and you shall not touch their carcasses.

9

These you shall eat out of all that dwells in the waters: whatever has fins and scales, you shall eat.

10

Whatever is without fins and scales, you shall not eat, for these are unclean.

11

All the clean birds, you shall eat.

12

You shall not eat those that are unclean: such as the eagle, and the griffin, and the osprey,

Deuteronomy 14:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:9 say?
Deuteronomy 14:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “These you shall eat out of all that dwells in the waters: whatever has fins and scales, you shall eat. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 14:9 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 14:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 14, verse 9.
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 14:9.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 14:9 in?
Deuteronomy 14:9 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 14:9?
Deuteronomy 14:9 reads (CPDV): “These you shall eat out of all that dwells in the waters: whatever has fins and scales, you shall eat. ” 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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