Leviticus 11:4 cpdv — But whatever certainly chews over again, but has a hoof that is not divided, such as the camel and others, these you sh…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But whatever certainly chews over again, but has a hoof that is not divided, such as the camel and others, these you shall not eat, and you shall consider them to be among what is unclean. "

— Leviticus 11:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 11 — Context

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And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

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Say to the sons of Israel: These are the animals that you ought to eat out of all the living things of the earth.

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All that has a divided hoof, and that chews over again, among the cattle, you shall eat.

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But whatever certainly chews over again, but has a hoof that is not divided, such as the camel and others, these you shall not eat, and you shall consider them to be among what is unclean.

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The rock rabbit which chews over again, and whose hoof is not divided, is unclean,

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and so also is the hare, for it too chews over again, yet its hoof is not divided,

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and also the swine, which, though its hoof is divided, does not chew over again.

Leviticus 11:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:4 say?
Leviticus 11:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But whatever certainly chews over again, but has a hoof that is not divided, such as the camel and others, these you shall not eat, and you shall consider them to be among what is unclean. ”
Where is Leviticus 11:4 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 4.
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 11:4.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:4 in?
Leviticus 11:4 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 11:4?
Leviticus 11:4 reads (CPDV): “But whatever certainly chews over again, but has a hoof that is not divided, such as the camel and others, these you shall not eat, and you shall consider them to be among what is 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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