Leviticus 11:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 11:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 11:9 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 11:9 — KJV
“These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.”
— Leviticus 11:9 (KJV)
Leviticus 11:9 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 11:9
“These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat:”
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“And whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye may not eat; it is unclean unto you.”
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“Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.”
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“Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the east wind hath broken thee in the midst of the seas. midst: Heb. heart”
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“And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh. rivers: Heb. two rivers”
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