King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.
Complete Jewish Bible:
storks, any kind of heron, hoopoes and bats.
Berean Standard Bible:
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat.
American Standard Version:
and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the stork{H2624}, and the heron{H601} after her kind{H4327}, and the lapwing{H1744}, and the bat{H5847}.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 14:18
Deuteronomy 14:18 is part of a section in the book of Deuteronomy that deals with dietary laws for the Israelites. The verse specifically lists certain birds that are considered unclean and therefore not to be eaten according to Mosaic Law. The historical context of this verse is the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as Moses prepares them to enter the Promised Land.
The themes present in this verse include:
1. **Holiness and Purity**: The dietary laws are part of a larger theme of holiness and purity. God is instructing the Israelites to distinguish between clean and unclean animals, which serves as a metaphor for moral and ritual purity.
2. **Distinctiveness**: These laws served to set Israel apart from other nations, reinforcing their unique identity and relationship with God.
3. **Obedience**: Following these dietary restrictions was a matter of obedience to God's commandments, which was crucial for the covenant relationship between God and Israel.
4. **Wisdom and Order**: The categorization of animals into clean and unclean also reflects a divine order in creation, which the Israelites were to recognize and respect.
5. **Health and Hygiene**: Some scholars suggest that these dietary laws may have had health benefits, as some of the forbidden birds are known to carry diseases or are scavengers.
In the broader context of Deuteronomy, these laws are part of Moses' final speeches to the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of loyalty to God and adherence to His laws as they prepare to enter and live in the land of Canaan.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2624
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲסִידָה
Transliteration: chăçîydâh
Pronunciation: khas-ee-daw'
Description: feminine of חָסִיד; the kind (maternal) bird, i.e. a stork; [idiom] feather, stork. - Strong's Number: H601
There are 150 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲנָפָה
Transliteration: ʼănâphâh
Pronunciation: an-aw-faw'
Description: from אָנַף; an unclean bird, perhaps the parrot (from its irascibility); heron. - Strong's Number: H4327
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִין
Transliteration: mîyn
Pronunciation: meen
Description: from an unused root meaning to portion out; a sort, i.e. species; kind. Compare מִן. - Strong's Number: H1744
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דּוּכִיפַת
Transliteration: dûwkîyphath
Pronunciation: doo-kee-fath'
Description: of uncertain derivation; the hoopoe or else the grouse; lapwing. - Strong's Number: H5847
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲטַלֵּף
Transliteration: ʻăṭallêph
Pronunciation: at-al-lafe'
Description: of uncertain derivation; a bat; bat.