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If you touch the carcass of such an animal, you will be defiled until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And all that walk on their paws, among the animals that go on all fours, are unclean to you. Whoever touches their carcass shall be unclean until the evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the four-footed animals that walk on their paws are unclean for you; whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And whatsoever goeth upon his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on <i>all</i> four, those <i>are</i> unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the even.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And whatever goes on its paws, among all kinds of animals that go on <i>all</i> fours, those <i>are</i> unclean to you. Whoever touches any such carcass shall be unclean until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also whatever walks on its paws, among all the creatures that walk on <i>all</i> fours, are unclean to you; whoever touches their carcasses becomes unclean until evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Also whatever walks on its paws, among all the creatures that walk on all fours, are unclean to you; whoever touches their carcasses becomes unclean until evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘Also whatever walks on its paws, among all the creatures that walk on <i>all</i> fours, are unclean to you; whoever touches their carcasses becomes unclean until evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Also whatever walks on its paws, among all the creatures that walk on <i>all</i> fours, are unclean to you; whoever touches their carcasses becomes unclean until evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Also all <i>animals</i> that walk on their paws, among all <i>kinds of</i> animals that walk on four <i>legs</i>, are unclean to you; whoever touches their carcasses becomes unclean until the evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the four-footed animals that walk on their paws are unclean for you. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the four-footed animals that walk on their paws are unclean for you. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And whatsoever goeth upon its paws, among all beasts that go on all fours, they are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcass shall be unclean until the even.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And whatsoever goeth upon its paws, among all beasts that go on all four, they are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the even.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All four-legged animals that walk on their paws are unclean for you. Whoever touches their dead bodies will be unclean until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Among the animals, anything that walks on their paws and on four legs is unclean for you. Anyone who touches their carcasses becomes unclean until evening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the four-footed animals that walk on their paws are unclean for you; whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All that walk on their paws among all the creatures that walk on all fours are unclean to you. Anyone who touches their carcass will be unclean until the evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whatever goes on its paws, among all animals that go on all fours, they are unclean to you. Whoever touches their carcass shall be unclean until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And whatever goeth upon its paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all four, those are unclean to you: whoever toucheth their carcass shall be unclean until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whatever goes on its paws, among all animals that go on all fours, they are unclean to you. Whoever touches their carcass shall be unclean until the evening. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And anything going on its paws, among all the beasts which are going on four—they [are] unclean to you; anyone who is coming against their carcass is unclean until the evening;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And any one going on its paws, among all the beasts which are going on four -- unclean they are to you; any one who is coming against their carcase is unclean until the evening;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And every one going upon his hands among all beasts going upon four, they are unclean to you: every one touching upon their carcass shall be unclean till evening.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />That which walketh upon hands of all animals which go on all four, shall be unclean: he that shall touch their carcasses shall be defiled until evening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whatever walks upon its hands, out of all the animals that advance on all fours, shall be unclean. Whoever will have touched their carcasses shall be polluted until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Also by the various quadrupeds that walk on paws; they are unclean for you; anyone who touches their carcasses shall be unclean until evening,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All that walk on their paws, among the animals that walk on all fours, are unclean for you; whoever touches the carcass of any of them shall be unclean until the evening,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And whatever goes upon his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all fours, are unclean to you; whosoever touches their carcasses shall be unclean until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And everything that walks on its hands of every creature that walks on four is defiled to you, and everyone touching their corpses shall be defiled until evening.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And whatsoever goeth upon its paws, among all beasts that go on all fours, they are unclean unto you; whoso toucheth their carcass shall be unclean until the even.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And every one among all the wild beasts that moves upon its fore feet, which goes on all four, is unclean to you; every one that touches their dead bodies shall be unclean till evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/11-27.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=2578" 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">26</span>Every animal with hooves not completely divided or that does not chew the cud is unclean for you. Whoever touches any of them will be unclean. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·w·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">the four-footed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·ba‘ (Number-fs) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ha·ḥay·yāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">animals</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ha·hō·le·ḵeṯ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">that walk</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap·pāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">their paws</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2931.htm" title="2931: ṭə·mê·’îm (Adj-mp) -- Unclean. From tame'; foul in a relig. Sense.">are unclean</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">for you;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">whoever</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: han·nō·ḡê·a‘ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">touches</a> <a href="/hebrew/5038.htm" title="5038: bə·niḇ·lā·ṯām (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- A carcass, corpse. From nabel; a flabby thing, i.e. A carcase or carrion; figuratively, an idol.">their carcasses</a> <a href="/hebrew/2930.htm" title="2930: yiṭ·mā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be or become unclean. A primitive root; to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense.">will be unclean</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/6153.htm" title="6153: hā·‘ā·reḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Evening. From arab; dusk.">evening,</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>and anyone who picks up a carcass must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. They are unclean for you.…<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/14-7.htm">Deuteronomy 14:7-8</a></span><br />But of those that chew the cud or have a completely divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: the camel, the rabbit, or the rock badger. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a divided hoof. They are unclean for you, / as well as the pig; though it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. It is unclean for you. You must not eat its meat or touch its carcass.<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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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_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="/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/8-20.htm">Genesis 8:20</a></span><br />Then Noah built an altar to the LORD. And taking from every kind of clean animal and clean bird, he offered burnt offerings on the altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-6.htm">Acts 11:6-9</a></span><br />I looked at it closely and saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles, and birds of the air. / Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter, kill and eat.’ / ‘No, Lord,’ I said, ‘for nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ ...<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="/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="/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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And whatever goes on his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all four, those are unclean to you: whoever touches their carcass shall be unclean until the even.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/11-20.htm">Leviticus 11:20,23</a></b></br> All fowls that creep, going upon <i>all</i> four, <i>shall be</i> an abomination unto you… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-18.htm">Ball</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-4.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-25.htm">Body</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-25.htm">Carcass</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Carcasses</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-23.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-25.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-25.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-23.htm">Four</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-23.htm">Four-Footed</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-21.htm">Fours</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-20.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-16.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Paws</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Touches</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Toucheth</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-20.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/exodus/21-19.htm">Walks</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-12.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-12.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/11-29.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-18.htm">Ball</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-39.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-39.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-28.htm">Body</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-28.htm">Carcass</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-28.htm">Carcasses</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-43.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-28.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-28.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-12.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-42.htm">Four</a> <a href="/acts/10-12.htm">Four-Footed</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-42.htm">Fours</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-41.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-44.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Paws</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-31.htm">Touches</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-31.htm">Toucheth</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-31.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-28.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/leviticus/18-3.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-42.htm">Walks</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-32.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-32.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'; 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In the context of ancient Israel, these animals were considered unclean for consumption. The distinction between clean and unclean animals is a recurring theme in Leviticus, reflecting God's covenant with Israel and their call to be set apart from other nations. The classification of animals is not arbitrary but serves to instill a sense of holiness and obedience to God's commands. This separation can also be seen as a precursor to the spiritual separation from sin that is fulfilled in Christ, who calls believers to live holy lives.<p><b>are unclean for you</b><br>The term "unclean" in Levitical law denotes a state of ritual impurity, which is not necessarily synonymous with sin but rather a condition that requires purification. The Israelites were to avoid these animals to maintain ceremonial purity, which was essential for worship and community life. This distinction underscores the importance of holiness and obedience in the life of the believer. In the New Testament, Jesus declares all foods clean (<a href="/mark/7-19.htm">Mark 7:19</a>), symbolizing the new covenant where external rituals give way to internal purity of heart.<p><b>whoever touches their carcasses</b><br>Touching the carcass of an unclean animal rendered a person ceremonially unclean. This regulation emphasizes the pervasive nature of impurity and the need for vigilance in maintaining holiness. It also highlights the concept of contamination, which can be seen as a metaphor for sin's corrupting influence. The requirement for purification after contact with a carcass points to the need for spiritual cleansing, which is ultimately fulfilled through the atoning work of Christ.<p><b>will be unclean until evening</b><br>The period of uncleanness lasting until evening signifies a temporary state that requires purification but is not permanent. This time frame allowed for reflection and the opportunity to return to a state of purity. The evening marks a new day in the Hebrew calendar, symbolizing renewal and restoration. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to confess sins and seek forgiveness, leading to spiritual renewal and restoration in Christ (1 <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The primary human author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God and communicated them to 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/u/unclean_animals.htm">Unclean Animals</a></b><br>Specifically, four-footed animals that walk on paws, which are deemed unclean for the Israelites to touch or consume.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/evening.htm">Evening</a></b><br>The time by which those who become unclean by touching carcasses are considered clean again, marking a new day in the Hebrew tradition.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_distinction.htm">Holiness and Distinction</a></b><br>The dietary laws in Leviticus were given to set the Israelites apart as God's holy people. As Christians, we are called to live distinct lives that reflect God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_uncleanness.htm">Understanding Uncleanness</a></b><br>The concept of uncleanness in Leviticus points to the broader spiritual truth of sin and separation from God. It reminds us of the need for spiritual cleansing through Christ.<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 principles of obedience and holiness remain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/new_covenant_freedom.htm">New Covenant Freedom</a></b><br>In Christ, we have freedom from the ceremonial laws, including dietary restrictions. This freedom should be exercised with love and consideration for others' consciences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_cleanliness.htm">Spiritual Cleanliness</a></b><br>The focus of the New Testament shifts from external cleanliness to internal purity. Believers are encouraged to examine their hearts and live in a way that honors 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/what_foods_are_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What foods are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_a_sacred_vow_exchangeable.htm">Leviticus 27:9-10: Why would a sacred vow be transferable or exchangeable if the offering is truly consecrated to God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_blame_ignorance_in_leviticus_5_2.htm">If Leviticus 5:2 considers touching an unclean creature as sin, even unknowingly, how can ignorance be morally blameworthy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'unclean_until_evening'.htm">What does 'unclean until evening' mean?</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>(27) <span class= "bld">And whatsoever goeth upon his paws.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">and whatsoever goeth upon his palms, </span>that is, those animals whose feet are not divided into two parts, but which have feet with fingers like a hand, such as the lion, the bear, the ape, the wolf, the cat, &c.<span class= "bld"><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/11-27.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">וְכֹ֣ל ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">the four-footed</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלֵ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">animals</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחַיָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥay·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that walk</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהֹלֶ֣כֶת</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hō·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their paws</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּפָּ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(kap·pāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are unclean for you;</span><br /><span class="heb">טְמֵאִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṭə·mê·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2931.htm">Strong's 2931: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unclean</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whoever</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">touches</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנֹּגֵ֥עַ</span> <span class="translit">(han·nō·ḡê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their carcasses</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנִבְלָתָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·niḇ·lā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5038.htm">Strong's 5038: </a> </span><span class="str2">A flabby thing, a carcase, carrion, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be unclean</span><br /><span class="heb">יִטְמָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(yiṭ·mā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2930.htm">Strong's 2930: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become unclean</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evening,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָֽרֶב׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ā·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6153.htm">Strong's 6153: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evening</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/11-27.htm">Leviticus 11:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/11-27.htm">Leviticus 11:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/11-27.htm">Leviticus 11:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/11-27.htm">Leviticus 11:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/11-27.htm">Leviticus 11:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/11-27.htm">Leviticus 11:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/11-27.htm">Leviticus 11:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/11-27.htm">Leviticus 11:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/11-27.htm">Leviticus 11:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/11-27.htm">Leviticus 11:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/11-27.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 11:27 Whatever goes on its paws among all (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/11-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 11:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 11:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/11-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 11:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 11:28" /></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>