Leviticus 11:26 akjv — The carcasses of every beast which divides the hoof, and is not cloven footed, nor chews the cud, are unclean to you: e…

American King James Version

"The carcasses of every beast which divides the hoof, and is not cloven footed, nor chews the cud, are unclean to you: every one that touches them shall be unclean. "

— Leviticus 11:26, American King James Version

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Leviticus 11 — Context

23

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

24

And for these you shall be unclean: whoever touches the carcass of them shall be unclean until the even.

25

And whoever bears any of the carcass of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.

26

The carcasses of every beast which divides the hoof, and is not cloven footed, nor chews the cud, are unclean to you: every one that touches them shall be unclean.

27

And whatever goes on his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all four, those are unclean to you: whoever touches their carcass shall be unclean until the even.

28

And he that bears the carcass of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean to you. ¶

29

These also shall be unclean to you among the creeping things that creep on the earth; the weasel, and the mouse, and the tortoise after his kind,

Leviticus 11:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:26 say?
Leviticus 11:26 in the American King James Version reads: “The carcasses of every beast which divides the hoof, and is not cloven footed, nor chews the cud, are unclean to you: every one that touches them shall be unclean. ”
Where is Leviticus 11:26 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 26.
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 11:26.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:26 in?
Leviticus 11:26 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 11:26?
Leviticus 11:26 reads (AKJV): “The carcasses of every beast which divides the hoof, and is not cloven footed, nor chews the cud, are unclean to you: every one that touches them shall be unclean. ” 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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