Deuteronomy 14:4

4 Here are the [kinds of] animals you may eat: oxen, sheep, goats,

Deuteronomy 14:4 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 14:4

These are the beasts which they shall eat
That is, which they might lawfully eat of, which were allowed for their food; for they were not obliged to eat of them if they did not choose it:

the ox, the sheep, and the goat;
which were creatures used in sacrifice, and the only ones, yet nevertheless they might be used for food if chosen.

Deuteronomy 14:4 In-Context

2 You are people who are holy to the LORD your God. Out of all the people who live on earth, the LORD has chosen you to be his own special possession.

3 Never eat anything that is disgusting to the LORD.

4 Here are the [kinds of] animals you may eat: oxen, sheep, goats,

5 deer, gazelles, fallow deer, wild goats, mountain goats, antelope, and mountain sheep.

6 You may eat all animals that have completely divided hoofs and that also chew their cud.