Leviticus 11:20
The Scripture
(20) All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Leviticus 11 describes the distinction between clean and unclean animals, instructing Israel to eat only the clean ones and to avoid the blood of unclean creatures. It also commands that the meat be slaughtered carefully, with the entrails removed and the blood poured out. The chapter emphasizes purity and obedience to God's dietary commandments.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Leviticus 11:23Leviticus 11:27Deuteronomy 14:19II Kings 17:28II Kings 17:29II Kings 17:30II Kings 17:31II Kings 17:32II Kings 17:33II Kings 17:34II Kings 17:35II Kings 17:36
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