Leviticus 11:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 11:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 11:21 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 11:21 — KJV
“Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap withal upon the earth;”
— Leviticus 11:21 (KJV)
Leviticus 11:21 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 11:21
“Whatsoever goeth upon the belly, and whatsoever goeth upon all four, or whatsoever hath more feet among all creeping things that creep upon the earth, them ye shall not eat; for they are an abomination. hath...: Heb. doth multiply feet”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 11:21: eat, creeping, thing
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 11:21: may, eat, creeping
“Bring forth with thee every living thing that is with thee, of all flesh, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth; that they may breed abundantly in the earth, and be fruitful, and multiply upon the earth.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 11:21: may, every, creeping
“And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. did there...: Heb. rose up”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 11:21: these, eat, thing
“But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination unto you.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 11:21: flying, creeping, thing
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