Leviticus 11:41

New International Reader's Version

“ ‘Treat as “unclean” every creature that moves along the ground. Do not eat it.

Cross References

Genesis 1:20

God said, “Let the seas be filled with living things. Let birds fly above the earth across the huge space of the sky.”

Genesis 7:21

Every living thing that moved on land died. The birds, the livestock and the wild animals died. All of the creatures that fill the earth also died. And so did every human being.

Leviticus 11:20

“ ‘Treat as “unclean” every flying insect that walks on all fours.

Leviticus 11:23

Treat as “unclean” every other creature with wings and four legs.

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 11:42

Do not eat any of these creatures. It does not matter whether they move on their bellies. It does not matter whether they walk on all fours or on many feet. It is “unclean.”