Deuteronomy 14:5
“The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois.”

What does Deuteronomy 14:5 mean?
Deuteronomy 14:5 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois." This verse is part of a larger section in the book of Deuteronomy that outlines the dietary…
Read full commentaryDevotionalUnderstanding God’s Purpose in Creation: A Devotional on Deuteronomy 14:5
In Deuteronomy 14:5, we find a specific listing of animals deemed clean for consumption by the Israelites: "The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois." At first glance, this verse may appear to be a mere…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of Your word in Deuteronomy 14:5, which speaks of the creatures of the earth that You have designated for us: “The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the…
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