Leviticus 11:2

New International Reader's Version

“Speak to the Israelites. Tell them, ‘Many animals live on land. Here are the only ones you can eat.

Cross References

Ezekiel 4:14

Then I said, “No, Lord and King! I won’t do this! I’ve never eaten anything ‘unclean.’ From the time I was young until now, I’ve never eaten anything that was found dead. And I’ve never eaten anything torn apart by wild animals. ‘Unclean’ meat has never entered my mouth.”

Daniel 1:8

Daniel decided not to make himself “unclean” by eating the king’s food and drinking his wine. So he asked the chief official for a favor. He wanted permission not to make himself “unclean” with the king’s food and wine.

Leviticus 11:1

The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron. He said to them,

Leviticus 11:11

Treat them as “unclean.” Do not eat their meat. Treat their dead bodies as “unclean.”

Leviticus 11:13

“ ‘Here are the birds you must treat as “unclean.” Do not eat them because they are “unclean.” The birds include eagles, vultures and black vultures.

Leviticus 11:21

But you can eat some flying insects that walk on all fours. Their legs have joints so they can hop on the ground.

Leviticus 11:29

“ ‘Many animals move along the ground. Here are the ones that are “unclean” for you. They include weasels, rats and all kinds of large lizards.

Leviticus 11:3

You can eat any animal that has hooves that are separated completely in two. But it must also chew the cud.

Leviticus 11:34

Any food that could be eaten but has water on it that came from that pot is “unclean.” And any liquid that could be drunk from it is “unclean.”

Leviticus 11:39

“ ‘Suppose an animal you are allowed to eat dies. If anyone touches its dead body, they will be “unclean” until evening.

Leviticus 11:4

“ ‘Some animals only chew the cud. Some only have hooves that are separated in two. You must not eat those animals. Camels chew the cud. But their hooves are not separated in two. So they are “unclean” for you.

Leviticus 11:9

“ ‘Many creatures live in the water of the oceans and streams. You can eat all those that have fins and scales.

Matthew 15:11

What goes into someone’s mouth does not make them ‘unclean.’ It’s what comes out of their mouth that makes them ‘unclean.’ ”

Hebrews 13:9

Don’t let all kinds of strange teachings lead you astray. It is good that God’s grace makes our hearts strong. Don’t try to grow strong by eating foods that the law requires. They have no value for the people who eat them.

Hebrews 9:10

They deal only with food and drink and different kinds of special washings. They are rules people had to obey only until the new covenant came.