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Deuteronomy 14:3 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Deuteronomy 14:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 14 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.”
Deuteronomy 14:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 14:3
Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing. This general principle precedes the specific dietary laws, establishing that some foods are unsuitable for God's holy people. The word abominable (to'evah) indicates ritual repugnance - these foods are incompatible with covenant holiness.The dietary laws served multiple purposes: maintaining Israel's ceremonial purity, distinguishing them from pagan nations, teaching principles of separation between clean and unclean, and pointing forward to moral and spiritual distinctions. Though ceremonial, the laws had moral and theological implications.Reformed the...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 14:3
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“Ah Lord Yahweh! behold”
“and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus”
“neither shall you make yourselves unclean with them”
“all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving”
“and lodge in the secret places; who eat pig's flesh”
“wild animals”
“This was offered to idols, don't eat it for the sake of the one who told you”