Leviticus · Chapter 11 King James Version

Leviticus 11:41

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The Scripture

(41) And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth shall be an abomination; it shall not be eaten.
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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Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Leviticus 11:20Leviticus 11:23Leviticus 11:29

Related verses (shared words)

Leviticus 11:13Joel 1:4II Kings 23:13