Leviticus 11:20 net — Clean and Unclean Insects“‘Every winged swarming thing that walks on all fours is detestable to you.

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"Clean and Unclean Insects“‘Every winged swarming thing that walks on all fours is detestable to you."

— Leviticus 11:20, NET Bible

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Leviticus 11 — Context

17

the little owl, the cormorant, the screech owl,

18

the white owl, the scops owl, the osprey,

19

the stork, the heron of any kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.

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Clean and Unclean Insects“‘Every winged swarming thing that walks on all fours is detestable to you.

21

However, this you may eat from all the winged swarming things that walk on all fours, which have jointed legs to hop with on the land.

22

These you may eat from them: the locust of any kind, the bald locust of any kind, the cricket of any kind, the grasshopper of any kind.

23

But any other winged swarming thing that has four legs is detestable to you.

Leviticus 11:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:20 say?
Leviticus 11:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Clean and Unclean Insects“‘Every winged swarming thing that walks on all fours is detestable to 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 (NET): “Clean and Unclean Insects“‘Every winged swarming thing that walks on all fours is detestable to 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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