Deuteronomy 14:9 web — These you may eat of all that are in the waters: whatever has fins and scales may you eat;

World English Bible

"These you may eat of all that are in the waters: whatever has fins and scales may you eat;"

— Deuteronomy 14:9, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 14 — Context

6

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

7

Nevertheless these you shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of those who have the hoof cloven: the camel, and the hare, and the rabbit; because they chew the cud but don't part the hoof, they are unclean to you.

8

The pig, because it has a split hoof but doesn't chew the cud, is unclean to you: of their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch.

9

These you may eat of all that are in the waters: whatever has fins and scales may you eat;

10

and whatever doesn't have fins and scales you shall not eat; it is unclean to you.

11

Of all clean birds you may eat.

12

But these are they of which you shall not eat: the eagle, and the vulture, and the osprey,

Deuteronomy 14:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 14:9 say?
Deuteronomy 14:9 in the World English Bible reads: “These you may eat of all that are in the waters: whatever has fins and scales may you 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 (WEB): “These you may eat of all that are in the waters: whatever has fins and scales may you 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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