Deuteronomy 14:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 14:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 14:8 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you: ye shall not eat of their ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 14:8 — KJV
“And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you: ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcase.”
— Deuteronomy 14:8 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 14:8 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 14:8
“The carcases of every beast which divideth the hoof, and is not clovenfooted, nor cheweth the cud, are unclean unto you: every one that toucheth them shall be unclean.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:8: divideth, hoof, cheweth
“Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:8: because, divideth, hoof
“And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:8: because, divideth, hoof
“And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:8: because, divideth, hoof
“And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:8: swine, hoof, yet
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