Leviticus 11:20 kjv — All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.

King James Version

"All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you."

— Leviticus 11:20, King James Version

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Leviticus 11 — Context

17

And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl,

18

And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,

19

And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

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All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.

21

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;

22

Even these of them ye may eat; the locust after his kind, and the bald locust after his kind, and the beetle after his kind, and the grasshopper after his kind.

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But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination unto you.

Leviticus 11:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:20 say?
Leviticus 11:20 in the King James Version reads: “All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.”
Where is Leviticus 11:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 20.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 11:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:20 in?
Leviticus 11:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 11:20?
Leviticus 11:20 reads (KJV): “All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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