Leviticus 11:4 kjva — Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because h…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you."

— Leviticus 11:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 11 — Context

1

And the Lord spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,

2

Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.

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Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat.

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Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.

5

And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.

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And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.

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And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.

Leviticus 11:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:4 say?
Leviticus 11:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.”
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 (KJVA): “Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.” 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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