King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois.
Complete Jewish Bible:
deer, gazelle, roebuck, ibex, antelope, oryx and mountain sheep.
Berean Standard Bible:
the deer, the gazelle, the roe deer, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the mountain sheep.
American Standard Version:
the hart, and the gazelle, and the roebuck, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the antelope, and the chamois.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The hart{H354}, and the roebuck{H6643}, and the fallow deer{H3180}, and the wild goat{H689}, and the pygarg{H1788}, and the wild ox{H8377}, and the chamois{H2169}.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 14:5
1. Themes:
- **Clean and Unclean Animals**: Deuteronomy 14:5 is part of a larger passage (Deuteronomy 14:3-21) that distinguishes between clean and unclean animals for the Israelites. The verse specifically lists animals that are considered clean and thus permissible for the Israelites to eat.
- **Holiness and Separation**: The theme of holiness is central to the dietary laws in Deuteronomy. By separating clean from unclean animals, the Israelites were to maintain their distinctiveness as a holy people set apart for God.
- **Obedience to Divine Law**: The detailed listing of animals reinforces the importance of adhering to God's commandments, a key theme throughout Deuteronomy.
2. Historical Context:
- **Mosaic Law**: The book of Deuteronomy is presented as a series of speeches by Moses to the Israelites as they are encamped in the plains of Moab, ready to enter the Promised Land. It serves as a restatement of the law given to them at Mount Sinai, with additional commentary and application for the new generation about to enter Canaan.
- **Preparation for Settlement**: As the Israelites prepare to settle in Canaan, they are instructed on how to live according to God's covenant. The dietary laws would have set them apart from the surrounding nations and their religious practices.
- **Cultural Distinction**: The laws also reflect the pastoral and agricultural context of the ancient Near East, where dietary practices were often tied to religious identity and worship.
In summary, Deuteronomy 14:5 is situated within a broader discussion of dietary laws that serve to reinforce the Israelites' religious identity and commitment to God's covenant as they prepared to enter and live in the Promised Land. The verse itself lists specific types of clean animals, emphasizing the importance of following God's commandments regarding what the Israelites could consume.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H354
There are 731 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַיָּל
Transliteration: ʼayâl
Pronunciation: ah-yawl'
Description: an intensive form of אַיִל (in the sense of ram); a stag or male deer; hart. - Strong's Number: H6643
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צְבִי
Transliteration: tsᵉbîy
Pronunciation: tseb-ee'
Description: from צָבָה in the sense of prominence; splendor (as conspicuous); also a gazelle (as beautiful); beautiful(-ty), glorious (-ry), goodly, pleasant, roe(-buck). - Strong's Number: H3180
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַחְמוּר
Transliteration: yachmûwr
Pronunciation: yakh-moor'
Description: from חָמַר; a kind of deer; fallow deer. - Strong's Number: H689
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַקּוֹ
Transliteration: ʼaqqôw
Pronunciation: ak-ko'
Description: probably from אָנַק; slender, i.e. the ibex; wild goat. - Strong's Number: H1788
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דִּישֹׁן
Transliteration: dîyshôn
Pronunciation: dee-shone'
Description: from דּוּשׁ; the leaper, i.e. an antelope; pygarg. - Strong's Number: H8377
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּאוֹ
Transliteration: tᵉʼôw
Pronunciation: teh-o'
Description: and תּוֹא; (the original form), from תָּאָה; a species of antelope (probably from the white stripe on the cheek); wild bull (ox). - Strong's Number: H2169
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֶמֶר
Transliteration: zemer
Pronunciation: zeh'-mer
Description: apparently from זָמַר or זָמַר; a gazelle (from its lightly touching the ground); chamois.