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waters that does not have fins and scales is detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everything in the water that does not have fins and scales shall be detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that <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 />Whatever in the water does not have fins or scales—that <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 />Whatever in the water does not have fins and scales is detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216Whatever in the water does not have fins and scales is abhorrent to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘Whatever in the water does not have fins and scales is abhorrent to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Whatever in the water does not have fins and scales is detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Everything in the water that does not have fins and scales is detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everything in the water that does not have fins and scales will 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 />Everything in the water that does not have fins and scales will 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 />Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that is 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 />Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that is 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 creature in the water without fins or scales 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 />You must not eat anything that lives in the water and does not have fins and scales. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Anything that doesn't have fins or scales in the waters is a detestable thing for you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Any creature in the water that does not have both fins and scales 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 />Whatever has no fins nor scales in the waters, that is 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 />Whatever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everything in the water that does not have fins and scales shall be detestable to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whatever has no fins nor scales in the waters is 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 />Anything that does not have fins and scales in the waters—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 /> Any one that hath not fins and scales in the waters -- 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 />Every one which is not to it a fin and scale in the water, this 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 />All that have not fins and scales, in the waters, shall be unclean. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />All that does not have fins and scales in the waters shall be polluted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Every water creature that lacks fins or scales is 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 />Everything in the waters that does not have fins and scales is 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 />Whatever has no fins nor scales in the waters is 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 everything in water that does not have fins or scales 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 />Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that is 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 />And all things that have not fins or scales of those that are in the waters, these are an abomination to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/11-12.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=2489" 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">11</span>They shall be an abomination to you; you must not eat their meat, and you must detest their carcasses. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">Everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: bam·mā·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">in the water</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/369.htm" title="369: ’ên- (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">have</a> <a href="/hebrew/5579.htm" title="5579: sə·nap·pîr (N-ms) -- A fin. Of uncertain derivation; a fin.">fins</a> <a href="/hebrew/7193.htm" title="7193: wə·qaś·qe·śeṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Scale (of fish). By reduplication from an unused root meaning to shale off as bark; a scale; hence a coat of mail.">and scales</a> <a href="/hebrew/8263.htm" title="8263: še·qeṣ (N-ms) -- Detestation, detestable thing. From shaqats; filth, i.e. an idolatrous object.">shall be 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">13</span>Additionally, you are to detest the following birds, and they must not be eaten because they are detestable: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture,…<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="/deuteronomy/14-9.htm">Deuteronomy 14:9-10</a></span><br />Of all the creatures that live in the water, you may eat anything with fins and scales, / but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales; it is unclean for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/genesis/7-2.htm">Genesis 7:2</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;<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="/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="/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="/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="/genesis/9-3.htm">Genesis 9:3-4</a></span><br />Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things. / But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it.<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="/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="/hosea/9-3.htm">Hosea 9:3</a></span><br />They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Daniel 1:8</a></span><br />But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whatever has no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination to you.</p><p class="hdg">no references listed for this verse.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/11-11.htm">Abhorrent</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-11.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-11.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-11.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-10.htm">Fins</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-9.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-9.htm">Plates</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-10.htm">Scales</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-9.htm">Skin</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-9.htm">Special</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-9.htm">Swimming</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-9.htm">Thin</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-10.htm">Water</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-10.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-10.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-9.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/11-13.htm">Abhorrent</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-13.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-13.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-13.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-9.htm">Fins</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/numbers/4-7.htm">Plates</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-36.htm">Scales</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-32.htm">Skin</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-31.htm">Special</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-9.htm">Swimming</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-30.htm">Thin</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-18.htm">Water</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-46.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-27.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-27.htm">Whatsoever</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>Everything in the water</b><br>This phrase refers to all aquatic life, encompassing both freshwater and saltwater environments. In the ancient Near East, water bodies were abundant, and the Israelites would have been familiar with a variety of aquatic creatures. The waters were seen as a source of life and sustenance, but also as places of chaos and danger, reflecting the dual nature of water in biblical symbolism.<p><b>that does not have fins and scales</b><br>Fins and scales are specific characteristics that define clean fish according to Levitical law. This distinction is part of the broader dietary laws given to the Israelites, which served to set them apart from other nations. The requirement for fins and scales may symbolize the need for discernment and separation from unclean influences. In a spiritual sense, it can be seen as a call to purity and holiness, aligning with the broader biblical theme of being set apart for God.<p><b>shall be detestable to you</b><br>The term "detestable" indicates a strong aversion, suggesting that consuming such creatures was not merely discouraged but was an abomination. This reflects the seriousness with which God viewed the observance of His laws. The dietary restrictions served as a daily reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people. In the New Testament, Peter's vision in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a> challenges these dietary laws, symbolizing the inclusion of Gentiles into the faith and the breaking down of barriers between clean and unclean.<br><br>This verse, like many in Leviticus, underscores the importance of obedience and the call to holiness. It also foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment of the law in Jesus Christ, who declared all foods clean (<a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Mark 7:18-19</a>) and emphasized the purity of the heart over ritualistic observance.<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 chosen people of God, to whom the dietary laws were given as part of their covenant relationship with Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where Moses received the Law from God, including the dietary laws found in Leviticus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting where the Israelites were journeying when these laws were given, emphasizing their need for guidance and distinction from other nations.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The ultimate destination for the Israelites, where these laws would help them maintain holiness and separation from pagan practices.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_distinction.htm">Holiness and Distinction</a></b><br>The dietary laws were given to set the Israelites apart as God's holy people. Today, believers are called to live distinct lives that reflect God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites were to obey these laws as an act of faith and trust in God's wisdom. Similarly, Christians are called to obey God's Word, trusting in His perfect plan.<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 are encouraged to pursue purity in their thoughts, actions, and relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_spiritual_identity.htm">Cultural and Spiritual Identity</a></b><br>The dietary laws helped shape the cultural and spiritual identity of the Israelites. Christians are to find their identity in Christ, living in a way that honors Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/freedom_in_christ.htm">Freedom in Christ</a></b><br>While the Old Testament laws served a purpose, believers now have freedom in Christ. This freedom should be exercised responsibly, always considering the impact on others and the glory of God.<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_ban_finless,_scaleless_creatures.htm">In Leviticus 11:12, all creatures without fins and scales are forbidden. How can this sweeping restriction be justified scientifically? </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/why_allow_slavery_but_ban_mixed_fabrics.htm">Why does the Old Testament law forbid mixing fabrics and eating shellfish but allow slavery?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/11-12.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">Everything</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<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">in the water</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּמָּ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(bam·mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</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">does not</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵֽין־</span> <span class="translit">(’ên-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have fins</span><br /><span class="heb">סְנַפִּ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(sə·nap·pîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5579.htm">Strong's 5579: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and scales</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקַשְׂקֶ֖שֶׂת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qaś·qe·śeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7193.htm">Strong's 7193: </a> </span><span class="str2">A scale, a coat of mail</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall be detestable</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 /><br /><span class="word">to you.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/11-12.htm">Leviticus 11:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/11-12.htm">Leviticus 11:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/11-12.htm">Leviticus 11:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/11-12.htm">Leviticus 11:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/11-12.htm">Leviticus 11:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/11-12.htm">Leviticus 11:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/11-12.htm">Leviticus 11:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/11-12.htm">Leviticus 11:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/11-12.htm">Leviticus 11:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/11-12.htm">Leviticus 11:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/11-12.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 11:12 Whatever has no fins nor scales (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/11-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 11:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 11:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/11-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 11:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 11:13" /></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>