Deuteronomy 14:5 Meaning and Explanation
“The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Seven species of wild game are permitted: deer, roebuck, fallow deer, wild goat, pygarg, wild ox, and chamois.
The Context of Deuteronomy 14:5
Expands clean animals to include wild game meeting the same physiological criteria.
What Does Deuteronomy 14:5 Mean?
These are wild animals that could be hunted in the Levantine wilderness. Most are ruminants found in the highland regions where Israel settled, making them accessible to hunters and herders.
The list shows that the dietary law is not limited to domesticated animals. Rather, it permits any wild game that meets the criteria stated in verse 6—split hooves and cud-chewing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 14:5
What does Deuteronomy 14:5 mean?
Seven species of wild game are permitted: deer, roebuck, fallow deer, wild goat, pygarg, wild ox, and chamois.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 14:5?
Expands clean animals to include wild game meeting the same physiological criteria.