Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version any kind of raven, New Living Translation ravens of all kinds, English Standard Version every raven of any kind; Berean Standard Bible any kind of raven, King James Bible And every raven after his kind, New King James Version every raven after its kind; New American Standard Bible and every raven in its kind, NASB 1995 and every raven in its kind, NASB 1977 and every raven in its kind, Legacy Standard Bible and every raven in its kind, Amplified Bible and every raven of any variety, Christian Standard Bible every kind of raven, Holman Christian Standard Bible every kind of raven, American Standard Version and every raven after its kind, English Revised Version and every raven after its kind; GOD'S WORD® Translation all types of crows, International Standard Version any kind of raven, Majority Standard Bible any kind of raven, NET Bible every raven after its species, New Heart English Bible and every raven after its kind, Webster's Bible Translation And every raven after his kind, World English Bible every raven of any kind, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand every raven after its kind; Young's Literal Translation and every raven after its kind; Smith's Literal Translation And every raven according to his kind, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all of the raven's kind: Catholic Public Domain Version and any kind of raven, New American Bible all kinds of crows, New Revised Standard Version every raven of any kind; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe owl, the pelican, the crow, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the little owl, the heron and the crow, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and every raven after its kinds; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Clean and Unclean Animals…13the red kite, the falcon, any kind of kite, 14 any kind of raven, 15the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,… Cross References Leviticus 11:13-19 Additionally, you are to detest the following birds, and they must not be eaten because they are detestable: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture, / the kite, any kind of falcon, / any kind of raven, ... 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.” ... Genesis 7:14 they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature. Isaiah 2:6 For You have abandoned Your people, the house of Jacob, because they are filled with influences from the east; they are soothsayers like the Philistines; they strike hands with the children of foreigners. Ezekiel 17:3 and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘A great eagle with great wings and long pinions, full of feathers of many colors, came to Lebanon and took away the top of the cedar. Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Job 39:26-30 Does the hawk take flight by your understanding and spread his wings toward the south? / Does the eagle soar at your command and make his nest on high? / He dwells on a cliff and lodges there; his stronghold is on a rocky crag. ... Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! 1 Kings 17:4-6 And you are to drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” / So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan. / The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook. Psalm 104:17 where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses. Jeremiah 8:7 Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons. The turtledove, the swift, and the thrush keep their time of migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD. Hosea 9:11 Ephraim’s glory will fly away like a bird, with no birth, no pregnancy, and no conception. Romans 1:23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. 1 Corinthians 15:39 Not all flesh is the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another. 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 raven after his kind, Jump to Previous Birds Kind Kinds Raven SortJump to Next Birds Kind Kinds Raven SortDeuteronomy 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 any kind of raven, The mention of "any kind of raven" in Deuteronomy 14:14 is part of a larger list of unclean birds that the Israelites were prohibited from eating. The raven, a bird of prey and scavenger, was considered unclean due to its diet and behavior, which often included feeding on carrion. This prohibition is consistent with the broader Levitical laws found in Leviticus 11, which outline dietary restrictions for the Israelites. Ravens are mentioned several times in the Bible, often symbolizing desolation or judgment, as seen in Isaiah 34:11, where they inhabit desolate places. However, they also appear in more positive contexts, such as in 1 Kings 17:4-6, where God uses ravens to provide food for the prophet Elijah during a time of drought. This duality highlights the complexity of biblical symbolism, where the same creature can represent both uncleanliness and divine provision. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, dietary laws served to set the Israelites apart from surrounding nations, reinforcing their identity as God's chosen people. These laws also had practical health benefits, as avoiding scavenger birds would reduce the risk of disease. Theologically, the dietary laws can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teachings on purity and holiness. While the specific dietary restrictions were lifted in the New Testament (Acts 10:9-16), the underlying principle of living a life set apart for God remains. The raven, therefore, serves as a reminder of the call to holiness and the importance of discernment in what is consumed, both physically and spiritually. 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 instructions on dietary laws as part of their covenant relationship with Him. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, where the Israelites are headed and where these laws will be observed. 4. Raven A type of bird mentioned in the dietary laws, considered unclean and not to be eaten. 5. Mount Sinai The place where Moses received the Law from God, which includes the dietary instructions. Teaching Points Understanding HolinessThe dietary laws, including the prohibition of eating ravens, are a call to holiness and separation from pagan practices. They remind us of the importance of living a life set apart for God. Symbolism of the Raven In biblical symbolism, the raven often represents desolation and impurity. Understanding this symbolism can deepen our appreciation for the purity God desires in our lives. Obedience to God's Commands The specific instructions about clean and unclean animals highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands, even when they may not make immediate sense to us. Cultural and Historical Context Recognizing the cultural and historical context of these laws helps us understand their purpose and how they pointed to a greater spiritual truth fulfilled in Christ. New Covenant Perspective While the dietary laws were specific to the Israelites, they foreshadow the spiritual purity and holiness that Christ fulfills in the New Covenant, inviting us to reflect on how we live out our faith today. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew anyכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every kind לְמִינֽוֹ׃ (lə·mî·nōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4327: A sort, species of raven, עֹרֵ֖ב (‘ō·rêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6158: A raven Links Deuteronomy 14:14 NIVDeuteronomy 14:14 NLT Deuteronomy 14:14 ESV Deuteronomy 14:14 NASB Deuteronomy 14:14 KJV Deuteronomy 14:14 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 14:14 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 14:14 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 14:14 French Bible Deuteronomy 14:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 14:14 And every raven after its kind (Deut. De Du) |
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