King James Version
What Does Deuteronomy 14:19 Mean?
“And every creeping thing that flieth is unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten.”
Context
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And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,
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And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.
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And every creeping thing that flieth is unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten.
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But of all clean fowls ye may eat.
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Ye shall not eat of any thing that dieth of itself: thou shalt give it unto the stranger that is in thy gates, that he may eat it; or thou mayest sell it unto an alien: for thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**4. Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot swell, these forty years--**What a striking miracle was this! No doubt the Israelites might have brought from Egypt more clothes than they wore at their outset; they might also have obtained supplies of various articles of food and raiment in barter with the neighboring tribes for the fleeces and skins of their sheep and goats; and in furnishing them with such opportunities the care of Providence appeared. But the strong and pointed terms which Moses here uses (see also De 29:5) indicate a special or miraculous interposition of their loving Guardian in preserving them amid the wear and tear of their nomadic life in the desert. Thirdly, Moses expatiated on the goodness of the promised land.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Deuteronomy. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Deuteronomy 14:19 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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