Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The pig is also unclean; although it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. You are not to eat their meat or touch their carcasses. New Living Translation And you may not eat the pig. It has split hooves but does not chew the cud, so it is ceremonially unclean for you. You may not eat the meat of these animals or even touch their carcasses. English Standard Version And the pig, because it parts the hoof but does not chew the cud, is unclean for you. Their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch. Berean Standard Bible as well as the pig; though it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. It is unclean for you. You must not eat its meat or touch its carcass. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Also the swine is unclean for you, because it has cloven hooves, yet does not chew the cud; you shall not eat their flesh or touch their dead carcasses. New American Standard Bible And the pig, because it has a divided hoof but does not chew the cud, it is unclean for you. You shall not eat any of their flesh, nor touch their carcasses. NASB 1995 “The pig, because it divides the hoof but does not chew the cud, it is unclean for you. You shall not eat any of their flesh nor touch their carcasses. NASB 1977 “And the pig, because it divides the hoof but does not chew the cud, it is unclean for you. You shall not eat any of their flesh nor touch their carcasses. Legacy Standard Bible And the pig, because it divides the hoof but does not chew the cud, it is unclean for you. You shall not eat any of their flesh nor touch their carcasses. Amplified Bible The swine, because it has a divided hoof but does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You shall not eat their meat nor touch their carcasses. Christian Standard Bible and pigs, though they have hooves, they do not chew the cud — they are unclean for you. Do not eat their meat or touch their carcasses. Holman Christian Standard Bible and the pig, though it has hooves, it does not chew the cud— it is unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses.” American Standard Version And the swine, because he parteth the hoof but cheweth not the cud, he is unclean unto you: of their flesh ye shall not eat, and their carcasses ye shall not touch. Contemporary English Version And don't eat pork, since pigs have divided hoofs, but they do not chew their cud. Don't even touch a dead pig! English Revised Version and the swine, because he parteth the hoof but cheweth not the cud, he is unclean unto you: of their flesh ye shall not eat, and their carcases ye shall not touch. GOD'S WORD® Translation Also, you may not eat pigs. (Although their hoofs are divided, they don't chew their cud.) Never eat their meat or touch their dead bodies. Good News Translation Do not eat pigs. They must be considered unclean; they have divided hoofs but do not chew the cud. Do not eat any of these animals or even touch their dead bodies. International Standard Version And also the pig, because even though its hoof is divided, it does not chew the cud. It is therefore unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or even touch their carcasses. Majority Standard Bible as well as the pig; though it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. It is unclean for you. You must not eat its meat or touch its carcass. NET Bible Also the pig is ritually impure to you; though it has divided hooves, it does not chew the cud. You may not eat their meat or even touch their remains. New Heart English Bible The pig, because it has a split hoof, but doesn't chew the cud, is unclean to you: of their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch. Webster's Bible Translation And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, is unclean to you: ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcass. World English Bible The pig, because it has a split hoof but doesn’t chew the cud, is unclean to you. You shall not eat their meat. You shall not touch their carcasses. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the sow, for it is dividing the hoof, and not [bringing] up the cud—it [is] unclean to you; you do not eat of their flesh, and you do not come against their carcass. Young's Literal Translation and the sow, for it is dividing the hoof, and not bringing up the cud, unclean it is to you; of their flesh ye do not eat, and against their carcase ye do not come. Smith's Literal Translation And the swine, because it cleaves the hoof, and not ruminating, it is unclean to you: from their flesh ye shall not eat, and upon their carcass ye shall not touch. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe swine also, because it divideth the hoof, but cheweth not the cud, shall be unclean, their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch. Catholic Public Domain Version The pig also, since it has a divided hoof, but does not chew over again, shall be unclean. Their flesh shall not be eaten, and you shall not touch their carcasses. New American Bible And the pig, which indeed has divided hooves, with cloven foot, but does not chew the cud, is unclean for you. Their flesh you shall not eat, and their dead bodies you shall not touch. New Revised Standard Version And the pig, because it divides the hoof but does not chew the cud, is unclean for you. You shall not eat their meat, and you shall not touch their carcasses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the swine, because it divides the hoof, but does not chew the cud, is unclean for you; you shall not eat of their meat, nor touch their dead carcasses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the swine parts its hoof and does not chew cud; it is defiled to you; you shall not eat of their flesh and their carcasses you shall not touch. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and the swine, because he parteth the hoof but cheweth not the cud, he is unclean unto you; of their flesh ye shall not eat, and their carcasses ye shall not touch. Brenton Septuagint Translation And as for the swine, because he divides the hoof, and makes claws of the hoof, yet he chews not the cud, he is unclean to you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, ye shall not touch their dead bodies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Clean and Unclean Animals…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, 8as well as the pig; though it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. It is unclean for you. You must not eat its meat or touch its carcass. 9Of all the creatures that live in the water, you may eat anything with fins and scales,… Cross References Leviticus 11:7-8 And the pig, though it has a split hoof completely divided, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. / You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you. 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. Acts 10:14 “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” Acts 10:28 He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean. Acts 11:8 ‘No, Lord,’ I said, ‘for nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Matthew 7:6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. 2 Corinthians 6:17 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” 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.) 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. 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.” Ezekiel 22:26 Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. Hosea 9:3 They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria. Treasury of Scripture And the swine, because it divides the hoof, yet chews not the cud, it is unclean to you: you shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcass. the swine Isaiah 65:4 Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels; Isaiah 66:3,17 He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations… Luke 15:15,16 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine… touch Leviticus 11:26,27 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… Jump to Previous Although Bodies Carcase Carcass Carcasses Chew Cheweth Cloven Cud Dead Divides Divideth Division Eat Hoof Horn Parteth Pig Split Swine Touch Touched Unclean UsedJump to Next Although Bodies Carcase Carcass Carcasses Chew Cheweth Cloven Cud Dead Divides Divideth Division Eat Hoof Horn Parteth Pig Split Swine Touch Touched Unclean UsedDeuteronomy 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 as well as the pig; The pig is mentioned here as part of the dietary laws given to the Israelites. In the ancient Near East, pigs were commonly associated with uncleanness, both physically and ritually. Pigs were often scavengers, eating refuse and carrion, which contributed to their perception as unclean animals. This prohibition distinguished the Israelites from surrounding nations, many of whom consumed pork. The pig's inclusion in the list of unclean animals underscores the importance of holiness and separation for God's people. though it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. It is unclean for you. You must not eat its meat or touch its carcass. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are receiving these dietary laws as part of their covenant relationship with Him. 3. Promised Land The destination of the Israelites, where they are to live as a holy nation, distinct from surrounding peoples. 4. Mount Sinai The place where Moses received the Law from God, which includes dietary regulations. 5. Canaan The land where the Israelites are headed, filled with nations whose practices they are to avoid. Teaching Points Holiness and DistinctionThe dietary laws were given to set the Israelites apart as a holy nation. As Christians, we are called to live distinct lives that reflect God's holiness. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites were to obey God's laws as an expression of their covenant relationship. Similarly, our obedience to God reflects our love and commitment to Him. Understanding Context While the dietary laws were specific to the Israelites, understanding their purpose helps us appreciate the broader biblical account of God's plan for His people. Freedom in Christ In the New Testament, believers are not bound by the Old Testament dietary laws. However, we are called to exercise our freedom responsibly, considering the conscience of others. Spiritual Cleanliness The focus shifts from physical cleanliness to spiritual cleanliness in the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of purity in heart and actions. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew as well asוְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the pig; הַ֠חֲזִיר (ha·ḥă·zîr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2386: Swine, boar though its הוּא֙ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are hooves פַּרְסָ֥ה (par·sāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6541: A claw, split hoof are divided, מַפְרִ֨יס (map̄·rîs) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 6536: To break in pieces, to split, distribute it does not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no chew the cud. גֵרָ֔ה (ḡê·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1625: The cud It ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is unclean for you. טָמֵ֥א (ṭā·mê) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2931: Unclean You must not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no eat תֹאכֵ֔לוּ (ṯō·ḵê·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat its meat מִבְּשָׂרָם֙ (mib·bə·śā·rām) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man or touch תִגָּֽעוּ׃ (ṯig·gā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike its carcass. וּבְנִבְלָתָ֖ם (ū·ḇə·niḇ·lā·ṯām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5038: A flabby thing, a carcase, carrion, an idol Links Deuteronomy 14:8 NIVDeuteronomy 14:8 NLT Deuteronomy 14:8 ESV Deuteronomy 14:8 NASB Deuteronomy 14:8 KJV Deuteronomy 14:8 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 14:8 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 14:8 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 14:8 French Bible Deuteronomy 14:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 14:8 The pig because it has a split (Deut. 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