Leviticus 11:21 bbe — But of the winged four-footed things, those which have long legs for jumping on the earth you may have for food;

Bible in Basic English

"But of the winged four-footed things, those which have long legs for jumping on the earth you may have for food;"

— Leviticus 11:21, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 11 — Context

And the water-hen and the pelican and the vulture;

The stork and the heron, and birds of that sort, and the hoopoe and the bat.

Every winged four-footed thing which goes on the earth is disgusting to you;

But of the winged four-footed things, those which have long legs for jumping on the earth you may have for food;

Such as all the different sorts of locust.

But all other winged four-footed things which go on the earth are disgusting to you.

By these you will be made unclean; anyone touching their dead bodies will be unclean till evening:

Leviticus 11:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:21 say?

Leviticus 11:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But of the winged four-footed things, those which have long legs for jumping on the earth you may have for food;”

Where is Leviticus 11:21 in the Bible?

Leviticus 11:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 21.

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 11:21.

What translation should I read Leviticus 11:21 in?

Leviticus 11:21 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 11:21?

Leviticus 11:21 reads (BBE): “But of the winged four-footed things, those which have long legs for jumping on the earth you may have for food;” 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.

Leviticus 11:21 bbe — But of the winged four-footed things, those which have long legs for jumping on the earth you may have for food;

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