Deuteronomy 14:18
New International Version
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe and the bat.

New Living Translation
the stork, herons of all kinds, the hoopoe, and the bat.

English Standard Version
the stork, the heron of any kind; the hoopoe and the bat.

Berean Standard Bible
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat.

King James Bible
And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

New King James Version
the stork, the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe and the bat.

New American Standard Bible
the stork, and the heron in their kinds, and the hoopoe and the bat.

NASB 1995
the stork, and the heron in their kinds, and the hoopoe and the bat.

NASB 1977
the stork, and the heron in their kinds, and the hoopoe and the bat.

Legacy Standard Bible
the stork, and the heron in their kinds, and the hoopoe and the bat.

Amplified Bible
the stork, and the heron of any variety, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

Christian Standard Bible
storks, any kind of heron, hoopoes, and bats.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.

American Standard Version
and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

English Revised Version
and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
storks, all types of herons, hoopoes, and bats.

International Standard Version
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.

Majority Standard Bible
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat.

NET Bible
the stork, the heron after its species, the hoopoe, the bat,

New Heart English Bible
and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

World English Bible
the stork, the heron after its kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

Young's Literal Translation
and the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the lapwing, and the bat;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the stork, and the sand-piper, according to her kind; the hoopoe and the bat.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The bittern, and the charadrion, every one in their kind: the hoop also and the bat.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the pelican and the plover, each in their kind, likewise the crested hoopoe and the bat.

New American Bible
the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.

New Revised Standard Version
the stork, the heron of any kind; the hoopoe and the bat.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the brood of these birds is unclean for you, you shall not eat them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all offspring of such a bird is defiled to you; they shall not be eaten.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the stork, and the heron after its kinds, and the hoopoe, and the bat.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the pelican, and the diver and the like to it, and the red-bill and the bat.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Clean and Unclean Animals
17the desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant, 18the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat. 19All flying insects are unclean for you; they may not be eaten.…

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.

Leviticus 20:25
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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Genesis 1:21
So God created the great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters teemed according to their kinds, and every winged bird after its kind. And God saw that it was good.

Genesis 8:19
Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird—everything that moves upon the earth—came out of the ark, kind by kind.

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.”

Acts 15:28-29
It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements: / You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.


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Deuteronomy 14
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3. 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














the stork
The Hebrew word for "stork" is "חֲסִידָה" (chasidah), which is derived from the root "חסד" (chesed), meaning "kindness" or "loyalty." This etymology reflects the stork's reputation for being a caring and nurturing bird, often associated with familial devotion. In the context of Deuteronomy 14, the stork is listed among unclean birds, despite its positive attributes, reminding us that God's laws transcend human understanding and cultural symbolism. The stork's migratory patterns, observed in the ancient Near East, also symbolize the faithfulness and reliability of God's creation, yet its inclusion here emphasizes the importance of obedience to divine commandments over human sentiment.

any kind of heron
The term "heron" in Hebrew is "אֲנָפָה" (anaphah), which is less specific and may refer to various long-legged wading birds. Herons were common in the wetlands of ancient Israel, and their inclusion in the list of unclean birds highlights the broader category of birds that feed in marshy environments, often consuming unclean creatures. This classification serves as a reminder of the importance of spiritual purity and the avoidance of anything that might defile one's relationship with God. The heron's solitary nature and patient hunting techniques can also be seen as a metaphor for the vigilance required in maintaining one's spiritual integrity.

the hoopoe
The Hebrew word for "hoopoe" is "דּוּכִיפַת" (dukhiphat), a bird known for its distinctive crown of feathers and unique appearance. The hoopoe's inclusion among unclean birds may be due to its diet, which includes insects and larvae, considered unclean in the dietary laws. The hoopoe's striking appearance and behavior serve as a reminder that outward beauty or uniqueness does not equate to spiritual cleanliness. This teaches us to look beyond external appearances and focus on the heart's purity and alignment with God's will.

or the bat
The Hebrew word for "bat" is "עֲטַלֵּף" (atalleph), a creature that blurs the line between birds and mammals due to its ability to fly. Bats are nocturnal and often associated with darkness, which in biblical symbolism can represent spiritual blindness or separation from God. The bat's inclusion in the list of unclean animals underscores the importance of distinguishing between light and darkness, both physically and spiritually. It serves as a call to live in the light of God's truth and to avoid practices or influences that lead to spiritual darkness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the stork,
וְהַ֣חֲסִידָ֔ה (wə·ha·ḥă·sî·ḏāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2624: The kind, bird, a stork

any kind
לְמִינָ֑הּ (lə·mî·nāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4327: A sort, species

of heron,
וְהָאֲנָפָ֖ה (wə·hā·’ă·nā·p̄āh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 601: An unclean bird, the parrot

the hoopoe,
וְהַדּוּכִיפַ֖ת (wə·had·dū·ḵî·p̄aṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1744: Perhaps hoopoe (a ceremonially unclean bird)

or the bat.
וְהָעֲטַלֵּֽף׃ (wə·hā·‘ă·ṭal·lêp̄)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5847: A bat


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