Leviticus 11:27 asv — And whatsoever goeth upon its paws, among all beasts that go on all fours, they are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth th…

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"And whatsoever goeth upon its paws, among all beasts that go on all fours, they are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcass shall be unclean until the even. "

— Leviticus 11:27, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 11 — Context

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And by these ye shall become unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcass of them shall be unclean until the even;

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and whosoever beareth aught of the carcass of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.

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Every beast which parteth the hoof, and is not clovenfooted, nor cheweth the cud, is unclean unto you: every one that toucheth them shall be unclean.

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And whatsoever goeth upon its paws, among all beasts that go on all fours, they are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcass shall be unclean until the even.

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

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And these are they which are unclean unto you among the creeping things that creep upon the earth: the weasel, and the mouse, and the great lizard after its kind,

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and the gecko, and the land-crocodile, and the lizard, and the sand-lizard, and the chameleon.

Leviticus 11:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:27 say?
Leviticus 11:27 in the American Standard Version reads: “And whatsoever goeth upon its paws, among all beasts that go on all fours, they are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcass shall be unclean until the even. ”
Where is Leviticus 11:27 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 27.
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 11:27.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:27 in?
Leviticus 11:27 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 11:27?
Leviticus 11:27 reads (ASV): “And whatsoever goeth upon its paws, among all beasts that go on all fours, they are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcass shall be unclean until the even. ” 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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