Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You may eat any animal that has a divided hoof and that chews the cud. New Living Translation “You may eat any animal that has completely split hooves and chews the cud, English Standard Version Every animal that parts the hoof and has the hoof cloven in two and chews the cud, among the animals, you may eat. Berean Standard Bible You may eat any animal that has a split hoof divided in two and that chews the cud. King James Bible And every beast that parteth the hoof, and cleaveth the cleft into two claws, and cheweth the cud among the beasts, that ye shall eat. New King James Version And you may eat every animal with cloven hooves, having the hoof split into two parts, and that chews the cud, among the animals. New American Standard Bible And any animal that has a divided hoof and has its hoofs split in two, and chews the cud, among the animals, that animal you may eat. NASB 1995 “Any animal that divides the hoof and has the hoof split in two and chews the cud, among the animals, that you may eat. NASB 1977 “And any animal that divides the hoof and has the hoof split in two and chews the cud, among the animals, that you may eat. Legacy Standard Bible And any animal that divides the hoof and has the hoof split in two and chews the cud, among the animals, that one you may eat. Amplified Bible Among the animals, you may eat any animal that has the divided hoof [that is, a hoof] split into two parts [especially at its distal extremity] and that chews the cud. Christian Standard Bible You may eat any animal that has hooves divided in two and chews the cud. Holman Christian Standard Bible You may eat any animal that has hooves divided in two and chews the cud. American Standard Version And every beast that parteth the hoof, and hath the hoof cloven in two, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that may ye eat. Contemporary English Version It is all right to eat meat from any animals that have divided hoofs and also chew the cud. English Revised Version And every beast that parteth the hoof, and hath the hoof cloven in two, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that ye shall eat. GOD'S WORD® Translation You may eat all animals that have completely divided hoofs and that also chew their cud. Good News Translation any animals that have divided hoofs and that also chew the cud. International Standard Version You may eat every animal with a divided hoof—those with split cloven hooves—that chews the cud. NET Bible You may eat any animal that has hooves divided into two parts and that chews the cud. New Heart English Bible Every animal that parts the hoof, and has the hoof cloven in two and chews the cud, among the animals, that may you eat. Webster's Bible Translation And every beast that parteth the hoof, and cleaveth the cleft into two claws, and cheweth the cud among the beasts, that ye shall eat. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou may eat any animal that has a split hoof divided in two and that chews the cud. World English Bible Every animal that parts the hoof, and has the hoof split in two and chews the cud, among the animals, you may eat. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand every beast dividing the hoof, and cleaving the cleft into two hooves, bringing up the cud, among the beasts—you eat it. Young's Literal Translation and every beast dividing the hoof, and cleaving the cleft into two hoofs, bringing up the cud, among the beasts -- it ye do eat. Smith's Literal Translation And an cattle cleaving the hoof and dividing the cleft into two hoofs, bringing up rumination among the cattle, ye shall eat it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEvery beast that divideth the hoof in two parts, and cheweth the cud, you shall eat. Catholic Public Domain Version Every beast which has a hoof divided into two parts and which also chews the cud, you shall eat. New American Bible Any among the animals that has divided hooves, with the foot cloven in two, and that chews the cud you may eat. New Revised Standard Version Any animal that divides the hoof and has the hoof cleft in two, and chews the cud, among the animals, you may eat. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEvery animal that parts the hoof and has the hoof divided into two parts and chews the cud among the animals, that you shall eat. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Every beast that parts its hoof and divides it in two and chews cud; eat that. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And every beast that parteth the hoof, and hath the hoof wholly cloven in two, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that ye may eat. Brenton Septuagint Translation Every beast that divides the hoofs, and makes claws of two divisions, and that chews the cud among beasts, these ye shall eat. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Clean and Unclean Animals…5the deer, the gazelle, the roe deer, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the mountain sheep. 6You may eat any animal that has a split hoof divided in two and that chews the cud. 7But of those that chew the cud or have a completely divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: the camel, the rabbit, or the rock badger. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a divided hoof. They are unclean for you,… Cross References Leviticus 11:3 You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. Leviticus 11:4-8 But of those that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. / The rock badger, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. / The rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. ... Genesis 7:2 You are to take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate; a pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate; Genesis 8:20 Then Noah built an altar to the LORD. And taking from every kind of clean animal and clean bird, he offered burnt offerings on the altar. Leviticus 20:25-26 You are therefore to distinguish between clean and unclean animals and birds. Do not become contaminated by any animal or bird, or by anything that crawls on the ground; I have set these apart as unclean for you. / You are to be holy to Me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be My own. Acts 10:12-15 It contained all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, as well as birds of the air. / Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” / “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” ... Romans 14:14 I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. Mark 7:18-19 “Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.) Matthew 15:11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” Ezekiel 4:14 “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.” Isaiah 65:4 sitting among the graves, spending nights in secret places, eating the meat of pigs and polluted broth from their bowls. Isaiah 66:17 “Those who consecrate and purify themselves to enter the groves—to follow one in the center of those who eat the flesh of swine and vermin and rats—will perish together,” declares the LORD. 1 Corinthians 10:25-26 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, / for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” Colossians 2:16-17 Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. Treasury of Scripture And every beast that parts the hoof, and separates the cleft into two claws, and chews the cud among the beasts, that you shall eat. Psalm 1:1,2 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… Proverbs 18:1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 Corinthians 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, Jump to Previous Animal Animals Beast Beasts Cheweth Chews Claws Cleaveth Cleft Cloven Crushed Cud Divided Divides Division Double Eat Hoof Hoofs Horn Mouth Open Parteth Parts Split Used WhollyJump to Next Animal Animals Beast Beasts Cheweth Chews Claws Cleaveth Cleft Cloven Crushed Cud Divided Divides Division Double Eat Hoof Hoofs Horn Mouth Open Parteth Parts Split Used WhollyDeuteronomy 14 1. God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning3. What may and may not be eaten 4. of animals 9. of fishes 11. of fowls 21. That which dies of itself may not be eaten 22. Tithes of Divine Service 23. Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord 28. The third year's tithe of alms and charity You may eat any animal that has a split hoof divided in two This phrase outlines a dietary law given to the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between clean and unclean animals. The split hoof is a physical characteristic that serves as a sign of ceremonial cleanliness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, dietary laws were not only about health but also about maintaining a distinct identity as God's chosen people. The split hoof is a clear, observable trait that would have been easily identifiable by the Israelites. This requirement is part of the broader Levitical law found in Leviticus 11, which also details clean and unclean animals. The division of the hoof symbolizes separation and holiness, reflecting the call for Israel to be set apart from other nations. This separation is a type of the spiritual separation Christians are called to in the New Testament, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:17. and that chews the cud. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the laws as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. Clean and Unclean Animals Categories of animals defined by God for dietary laws, distinguishing between what is permissible and what is not. 5. Mount Sinai The place where Moses received the Law from God, which includes dietary instructions. Teaching Points Understanding HolinessThe dietary laws were a means to set Israel apart as a holy nation. Holiness involves obedience and distinctiveness in lifestyle. Symbolism of Cleanliness The physical act of eating clean animals symbolizes spiritual purity. Believers are called to discernment in their spiritual diet, focusing on what nourishes their faith. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites were called to obey God's laws as an act of worship and trust. Today, believers are encouraged to obey God's Word, reflecting their love and commitment to Him. Cultural and Spiritual Distinction Just as the Israelites were distinct from surrounding nations, Christians are called to live counter-culturally, reflecting Christ in their actions and choices. Freedom in Christ While the Old Testament laws served a purpose, Christians are reminded of their freedom in Christ, who fulfilled the law. This freedom should be exercised with love and consideration for others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 14:6?2. What animals does Deuteronomy 14:6 classify as clean for consumption? 3. How does Deuteronomy 14:6 guide dietary choices for believers today? 4. Why is distinguishing between clean and unclean animals important in Deuteronomy 14:6? 5. How does Deuteronomy 14:6 connect to New Testament teachings on dietary laws? 6. How can Deuteronomy 14:6 inspire gratitude for God's provision in our lives? 7. Why does Deuteronomy 14:6 specify cloven hooves and chewing cud for clean animals? 8. How does Deuteronomy 14:6 reflect the dietary laws' purpose in ancient Israelite society? 9. What theological significance do the dietary laws in Deuteronomy 14:6 hold for Christians today? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 14? 11. How do we reconcile the Bible's claim that rabbits chew cud when they do not? 12. Which animals are considered clean or unclean? 13. Deuteronomy 14:7 mentions the hare as 'chewing the cud,' yet modern science shows rabbits do not chew cud. How can this be explained? 14. Deuteronomy 14:8 forbids eating pork, but it is consumed safely today. What is the rationale behind this prohibition? What Does Deuteronomy 14:6 Mean You may eat any animal“Every animal with divided hooves and that chews the cud may be eaten.” (Deuteronomy 14:6) • God starts with a positive invitation, highlighting His provision for Israel, just as He told Noah, “Everything that lives and moves will be food for you.” (Genesis 9:3) • The permission is framed within covenant boundaries, paralleling Leviticus 11:2–3, where the same allowance is first laid out. • The verse reminds us that God cares for daily needs: “He gives food to every creature.” (Psalm 136:25) • New-covenant believers recognize that “nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.” (1 Timothy 4:4) The original command was literal for Israel, yet it still teaches God’s concern for holiness in every area of life. that has a split hoof divided in two • The hoof is an outward, visible marker. Animals whose feet are literally “split in two” picture a separated walk—moving cleanly through the earth without clinging to its filth. • Leviticus 11:4 gives examples of animals lacking this feature and therefore deemed unclean. • Spiritual echo: “Come out from among them and be separate.” (2 Corinthians 6:17) Just as the hoof must be divided, God’s people are to walk distinctly from the world. • The detail “divided in two” underscores completeness; partial conformity (one spiritual foot in the world, one with God) is unacceptable, much like Elijah’s challenge, “How long will you waver between two opinions?” (1 Kings 18:21) and that chews the cud • Cud-chewing is an internal process. An animal repeatedly brings up what it has eaten and breaks it down thoroughly. • This portrays meditation on God’s Word: “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night.” (Joshua 1:8) • Psalm 1:2 parallels the clean animal: delighting in the law and “meditating on it day and night.” • The requirement guards against superficial intake. Internalizing truth produces practical holiness, just as digestion produces nourishment. Jesus rebuked those who cleaned the outside of the cup while neglecting the inside (Matthew 23:25-26); true purity starts within. Both signs together • An animal had to possess both traits or be forbidden. God joined outward separation and inward reflection. • Leviticus 11:26 confirms that lacking either trait made the animal unclean. • For the believer, faith and obedience must unite: “Faith without works is dead.” (James 2:26) • The combination protects from extremes—mere externalism or mere contemplation. The clean life walks in the world but keeps unstained, while continually digesting God’s truth. summary Deuteronomy 14:6 literally sets dietary boundaries for Israel: only animals with both a fully split hoof and the practice of chewing the cud were permitted. Outwardly, the split hoof pictures a separated walk; inwardly, chewing the cud pictures continual meditation on God’s Word. Together they form a portrait of comprehensive holiness—external conduct and internal devotion inseparable. Though Christians are not under Mosaic dietary law, the verse still calls us to the same integrated purity: distinct in our walk and saturated with Scripture, trusting the God who lovingly provides and defines what is clean. (6-8) These directions are the same given in Leviticus 11:3-8.Hebrew You may eatתֹּאכֵֽלוּ׃ (tō·ḵê·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat any וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every animal בְּהֵמָ֞ה (bə·hê·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal that has hooves פַּרְסָ֗ה (par·sāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6541: A claw, split hoof divided וְשֹׁסַ֤עַת (wə·šō·sa·‘aṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct Strong's 8156: To split, tear, to upbraid in two שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê) Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) and that chews מַעֲלַ֥ת (ma·‘ă·laṯ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the cud. גֵּרָ֖ה (gê·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1625: The cud Links Deuteronomy 14:6 NIVDeuteronomy 14:6 NLT Deuteronomy 14:6 ESV Deuteronomy 14:6 NASB Deuteronomy 14:6 KJV Deuteronomy 14:6 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 14:6 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 14:6 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 14:6 French Bible Deuteronomy 14:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 14:6 Every animal that parts the hoof (Deut. 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