Leviticus 11:41

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

“All creatures that swarm upon the earth are detestable; they shall not be eaten.

Cross References

Genesis 1:20

And God said, “Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.”

Genesis 7:21

And all flesh died that moved on the earth, birds, domestic animals, wild animals, all swarming creatures that swarm on the earth, and all human beings;

Leviticus 11:20

“All winged insects that walk upon all fours are detestable to you.

Leviticus 11:23

But all other winged insects that have four feet are detestable to you.

Leviticus 11:29

“These are unclean for you among the creatures that swarm upon the earth: the weasel, the mouse, lizards of every kind,

Leviticus 11:42

Whatever moves on its belly and whatever moves on all fours or whatever has many feet, all the creatures that swarm upon the earth you shall not eat, for they are detestable.