Deuteronomy 14:4These are the animals which you may eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat,
The setting
Moses continues his detailed farewell instructions. He's being specific because they'll need practical guidance without him. Modern-day Jordan.
The emotion here: careful precision, wanting to leave clear instructions
The original word
shor (שׁוֹר) — ox, bull, the primary work animal and food source
Why it matters
Cattle, sheep, and goats were the three animals Abraham offered to God in Genesis 15
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 14:4
Moses lists the three animals that built their economy — this isn't random, it's their livelihood
Common misconceptionPeople get lost in the food laws and miss the point — God cares about the details of our daily lives and wants to guide our ordinary choices.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Deuteronomy 14:4
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 14:4 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 14:4 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. The setting is wilderness. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include provision, law. Notable phrases: ox, sheep, goat. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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