Deuteronomy 14:9 nasb — "These you may eat of all that are in water: anything that has fins and scales you may eat,

NASB

""These you may eat of all that are in water: anything that has fins and scales you may eat,"

— Deuteronomy 14:9, NASB

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Deuteronomy 14:9 in Other Translations

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

6

"Any animal that divides the hoof and has the hoof split in two and chews the cud, among the animals, that you may eat.

7

"Nevertheless, you are not to eat of these among those which chew the cud, or among those that divide the hoof in two: the camel and the rabbit and the shaphan, for though they chew the cud, they do not divide the hoof; they are unclean for you.

8

"The pig, because it divides the hoof but does not chew the cud, it is unclean for you. You shall not eat any of their flesh nor touch their carcasses.

9

"These you may eat of all that are in water: anything that has fins and scales you may eat,

10

but anything that does not have fins and scales you shall not eat; it is unclean for you.

11

"You may eat any clean bird.

12

"But these are the ones which you shall not eat: the eagle and the vulture and the buzzard,

Deuteronomy 14:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:9 say?
Deuteronomy 14:9 in the NASB reads: “"These you may eat of all that are in water: anything that has fins and scales you may 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 (NASB): “"These you may eat of all that are in water: anything that has fins and scales you may 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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