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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/leviticus/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/leviticus/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But all other flying insects that have four legs you are to regard as unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/leviticus/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />All other winged insects that walk along the ground are detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But all other winged insects that have four feet are detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />All other flying insects that have four legs are detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But all <i>other</i> flying creeping things, which have four feet, <i>shall be</i> an abomination unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But all <i>other</i> flying insects which have four feet <i>shall be</i> an abomination to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But all <i>other</i> winged insects which are four-footed are detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216But all other winged insects which are four-footed are detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘But all other winged insects which are four-footed are detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But all other swarming things that fly <i>and</i> that are four-footed are detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But all other winged insects which are four footed are detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All other winged insects that have four feet are to be abhorrent to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All other winged insects that have four feet are to be detestable to you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But all winged creeping things, which have four feet, are an abomination unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But all winged creeping things, which have four feet, are an abomination unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Every kind of winged insect that walks across the ground like a four-legged animal is disgusting to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But all other small things that have wings and also crawl must be considered unclean. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But any other winged insect that has four legs is detestable for you <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />All other flying insects that have four legs are detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But any other winged swarming thing that has four legs is detestable to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But all winged crawling creatures which have four feet, are an abomination to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But all other flying creeping animals, which have four feet, shall be an abomination to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But all winged creeping things which have four feet are an abomination to you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and every teeming thing which is flying, which has four feet—it [is] an abomination to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and every teeming thing which is flying, which hath four feet -- an abomination it is to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And every creeping bird which to it is four feet, it is abomination to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But of dying things whatsoever hath four feet only, shall be an abomination to you: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But among flying things, whatever has only four feet shall be detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All other winged insects that have four legs are loathsome for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But all other winged insects that have four feet are detestable to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But all other flying insects which have four feet are unclean to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And every offspring of insects that has four legs is defiled to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But all winged swarming things, which have four feet, are a detestable thing unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Every creeping thing from among the birds, which has four feet, is an abomination to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/11-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=2548" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/11.htm">Clean and Unclean Animals</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Of these you may eat any kind of locust, katydid, cricket, or grasshopper. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All other</a> <a href="/hebrew/5775.htm" title="5775: hā·‘ō·wp̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Flying creatures. From uwph; a bird, often collectively.">flying</a> <a href="/hebrew/8318.htm" title="8318: še·reṣ (N-msc) -- Swarmers, swarming things. From sharats; a swarm, i.e. Active mass of minute animals.">insects</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">have</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·ba‘ (Number-fs) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">four</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lā·yim (N-fd) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">legs</a> <a href="/hebrew/8263.htm" title="8263: še·qeṣ (N-ms) -- Detestation, detestable thing. From shaqats; filth, i.e. an idolatrous object.">are detestable</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">to you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>These creatures will make you unclean. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-12.htm">Acts 10:12-15</a></span><br />It contained all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, as well as birds of the air. / Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” / “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Mark 7:18-19</a></span><br />“Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-11.htm">Matthew 15:11</a></span><br />A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14</a></span><br />I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm">1 Timothy 4:4-5</a></span><br />For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Colossians 2:16-17</a></span><br />Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/7-2.htm">Genesis 7:2-3</a></span><br />You are to take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate; a pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate; / and seven pairs of every kind of bird of the air, male and female, to preserve their offspring on the face of all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-19.htm">Deuteronomy 14:19-20</a></span><br />All flying insects are unclean for you; they may not be eaten. / But you may eat any clean bird.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/4-14.htm">Ezekiel 4:14</a></span><br />“Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-17.htm">Isaiah 66:17</a></span><br />“Those who consecrate and purify themselves to enter the groves—to follow one in the center of those who eat the flesh of swine and vermin and rats—will perish together,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-25.htm">1 Corinthians 10:25-26</a></span><br />Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, / for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Romans 14:20</a></span><br />Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-29.htm">Genesis 1:29-30</a></span><br />Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food. / And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-28.htm">Acts 15:28-29</a></span><br />It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements: / You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">1 Corinthians 8:8</a></span><br />But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination to you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/11-20.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-3.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-20.htm">Crawling</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Creeping</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-13.htm">Detest</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-20.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-20.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Flying</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Four</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Four-Footed</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Insects</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Legs</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Swarming</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Teeming</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/11-41.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-29.htm">Crawling</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-27.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-29.htm">Creeping</a> <a href="/numbers/21-5.htm">Detest</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-41.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-41.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-29.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-19.htm">Flying</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-27.htm">Four</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-27.htm">Four-Footed</a> <a href="/numbers/13-33.htm">Insects</a> <a href="/numbers/5-22.htm">Legs</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-29.htm">Swarming</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-31.htm">Teeming</a> <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/11-1.htm">What animals may be eaten</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/11-4.htm">and what may not be eaten</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/11-9.htm">What fishes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/11-13.htm">What fowls</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/11-29.htm">The creeping things which are unclean</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/leviticus/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>All other flying insects</b><br>In the context of Leviticus, the Israelites were given specific dietary laws to distinguish them from other nations. Flying insects, in this context, refer to creatures that have wings and are capable of flight. The classification of animals in Leviticus is part of a broader system of purity and holiness, reflecting God's desire for His people to be set apart. The distinction between clean and unclean animals is a recurring theme in the Pentateuch, emphasizing the importance of obedience and separation from pagan practices.<p><b>that have four legs</b><br>The description of insects having four legs is a generalization, as insects typically have six legs. This phrase likely refers to the primary legs used for walking, with the additional two being considered separately, possibly for jumping or other functions. The ancient Hebrew understanding of animal anatomy was based on observation rather than scientific classification, and this description fits within that context. The focus here is on the practical identification of creatures that were to be avoided.<p><b>are detestable to you</b><br>The term "detestable" indicates a strong prohibition against consuming these creatures. This language underscores the seriousness with which God viewed the dietary laws. The use of "detestable" is consistent with other prohibitions in Leviticus, where certain practices and items are considered abominations. This reflects the holiness code that required the Israelites to maintain purity in their daily lives. The dietary laws served as a constant reminder of their covenant relationship with God and their call to be a holy nation. The concept of detestability is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as in the New Testament, where Peter's vision in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a> challenges the traditional understanding of clean and unclean, pointing to the inclusivity of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The recipients of the Levitical laws, including dietary restrictions, as part of their covenant relationship with God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The location where God delivered the laws to Moses, including the dietary laws found in Leviticus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/clean_and_unclean_animals.htm">Clean and Unclean Animals</a></b><br>A central theme in <a href="/bsb/leviticus/11.htm">Leviticus 11</a>, where God distinguishes between animals that can and cannot be eaten.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/dietary_laws.htm">Dietary Laws</a></b><br>A set of regulations given to the Israelites to maintain holiness and separation from other nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_holiness.htm">Understanding Holiness</a></b><br>The dietary laws were a means for Israel to live distinctively as God's holy people. Today, believers are called to live holy lives, set apart in conduct and character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_purity.htm">Symbolism of Purity</a></b><br>The distinction between clean and unclean animals symbolizes the need for spiritual purity. Believers should examine their hearts and actions to ensure they align with God's standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_historical_context.htm">Cultural and Historical Context</a></b><br>Recognizing the cultural and historical context of Levitical laws helps us understand their purpose and relevance. While the specific dietary laws are not binding on Christians, the principle of living distinctively remains.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/freedom_in_christ.htm">Freedom in Christ</a></b><br>In Christ, believers have freedom from the Old Testament dietary laws. However, this freedom should be exercised with consideration for others and in a way that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites needed discernment in following dietary laws, Christians need spiritual discernment to navigate moral and ethical decisions in a complex world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_bible_say_insects_have_4_legs.htm">Why does the Bible say insects have four legs when they have six?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_animals_are_clean_or_unclean.htm">Which animals are considered clean or unclean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_reconcile_lev._11_20-23_with_entomology.htm">In Leviticus 11:20-23, insects are described as having four legs. How do we reconcile this with modern entomology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'jesus_as_god's_wisdom'_mean.htm">What are the main rules of Kosher dietary laws?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">But all other flying creeping things.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">but all other winged creeping things. </span>Besides the above-named four species and their kindreds, all other locusts, as well as insects of any kind, are to be abhorred as food.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/11-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכֹל֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">other winged</span><br /><span class="heb">הָע֔וֹף</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ō·wp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5775.htm">Strong's 5775: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flying creatures</span><br /><br /><span class="word">creatures</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֣רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(še·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8318.htm">Strong's 8318: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swarm, active mass of minute animals</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have four</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבַּ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ba‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">legs</span><br /><span class="heb">רַגְלָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are detestable to you.</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֥קֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(še·qeṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8263.htm">Strong's 8263: </a> </span><span class="str2">Detestation, detestable thing</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/11-23.htm">Leviticus 11:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/11-23.htm">Leviticus 11:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/11-23.htm">Leviticus 11:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/11-23.htm">Leviticus 11:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/11-23.htm">Leviticus 11:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/11-23.htm">Leviticus 11:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/11-23.htm">Leviticus 11:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/11-23.htm">Leviticus 11:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/11-23.htm">Leviticus 11:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/11-23.htm">Leviticus 11:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/11-23.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 11:23 But all winged creeping things which have (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/11-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 11:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 11:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/11-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 11:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 11:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>