Leviticus 11:29 web — "'These are they which are unclean to you among the creeping things that creep on the earth: the weasel, the rat, any k…

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""'These are they which are unclean to you among the creeping things that creep on the earth: the weasel, the rat, any kind of great lizard,"

— Leviticus 11:29, World English Bible

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Leviticus 11 — Context

26

"'Every animal which parts the hoof, and is not cloven-footed, nor chews the cud, is unclean to you. Everyone who touches them shall be unclean.

27

Whatever goes on its paws, among all animals that go on all fours, they are unclean to you. Whoever touches their carcass shall be unclean until the evening.

28

He who carries their carcass shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening. They are unclean to you.

29

"'These are they which are unclean to you among the creeping things that creep on the earth: the weasel, the rat, any kind of great lizard,

30

the gecko, and the monitor lizard, the wall lizard, the skink, and the chameleon.

31

These are they which are unclean to you among all that creep. Whoever touches them when they are dead, shall be unclean until the evening.

32

On whatever any of them falls when they are dead, it shall be unclean; whether it is any vessel of wood, or clothing, or skin, or sack, whatever vessel it is, with which any work is done, it must be put into water, and it shall be unclean until the evening; then it will be clean.

Leviticus 11:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:29 say?
Leviticus 11:29 in the World English Bible reads: “"'These are they which are unclean to you among the creeping things that creep on the earth: the weasel, the rat, any kind of great lizard,”
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 (WEB): “"'These are they which are unclean to you among the creeping things that creep on the earth: the weasel, the rat, any kind of great lizard,” 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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