Leviticus 11:29 net — Creatures that Swarm on the Land“‘Now this is what is unclean to you among the swarming things that swarm on the land:…

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"Creatures that Swarm on the Land“‘Now this is what is unclean to you among the swarming things that swarm on the land: the rat, the mouse, the large lizard of any kind,"

— Leviticus 11:29, NET Bible

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Leviticus 11 — Context

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Inedible Land Quadrupeds“‘All animals that divide the hoof but it is not completely split in two and do not chew the cud are unclean to you; anyone who touches them becomes unclean.

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All that walk on their paws among all the creatures that walk on all fours are unclean to you. Anyone who touches their carcass will be unclean until the evening,

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and the one who carries their carcass must wash his clothes and be unclean until the evening; they are unclean to you.

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Creatures that Swarm on the Land“‘Now this is what is unclean to you among the swarming things that swarm on the land: the rat, the mouse, the large lizard of any kind,

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the Mediterranean gecko, the spotted lizard, the wall gecko, the skink, and the chameleon.

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These are the ones that are unclean to you among all the swarming things. Anyone who touches them when they die will be unclean until evening.

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Also, anything they fall on when they die will become unclean– any wood vessel or garment or article of leather or sackcloth. Any such vessel with which work is done must be immersed in water and will be unclean until the evening. Then it will become clean.

Leviticus 11:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:29 say?
Leviticus 11:29 in the NET Bible reads: “Creatures that Swarm on the Land“‘Now this is what is unclean to you among the swarming things that swarm on the land: the rat, the mouse, the large lizard of any kind,”
Where is Leviticus 11:29 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 29.
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 11:29.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:29 in?
Leviticus 11:29 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 11:29?
Leviticus 11:29 reads (NET): “Creatures that Swarm on the Land“‘Now this is what is unclean to you among the swarming things that swarm on the land: the rat, the mouse, the large lizard of any kind,” 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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