Deuteronomy 14:3
Deuteronomy 14:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →General prohibition against eating anything deemed unclean.
The Context of Deuteronomy 14:3
Thesis statement introducing the dietary laws of chapter 14.
What Does Deuteronomy 14:3 Mean?
This one-sentence rule establishes the overarching principle before the specific categories of clean and unclean animals are detailed. 'Abominable' carries ritual and moral weight in biblical law.
The prohibition is absolute and applies to all Israel without exception, though the verses that follow clarify what counts as 'abominable' in dietary terms.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 14:3
What does Deuteronomy 14:3 mean?
General prohibition against eating anything deemed unclean.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 14:3?
Thesis statement introducing the dietary laws of chapter 14.