Leviticus 11:21 cpdv — But whatever certainly walks upon four feet, and also has longer legs behind, with which it hops upon the earth,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But whatever certainly walks upon four feet, and also has longer legs behind, with which it hops upon the earth,"

— Leviticus 11:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 11 — Context

18

and the swan, and the pelican, and the marsh hen,

19

the heron, and the plover according to its kind, the crested hoopoe, and also the bat.

20

Of all that flies, whatever steps upon four feet shall be abominable to you.

21

But whatever certainly walks upon four feet, and also has longer legs behind, with which it hops upon the earth,

22

you shall eat, such as the beetle in its kind, and the cricket, and grasshopper, and the locust, each one according to its kind.

23

But among flying things, whatever has only four feet shall be detestable to you.

24

And whoever will have touched their carcasses shall be defiled, and he shall be unclean until evening.

Leviticus 11:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:21 say?
Leviticus 11:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But whatever certainly walks upon four feet, and also has longer legs behind, with which it hops upon the earth,”
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 (CPDV): “But whatever certainly walks upon four feet, and also has longer legs behind, with which it hops upon the earth,” 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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