Leviticus 11:46

Leviticus 11:47 kjv — To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may…

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“To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten.”

— Leviticus 11:47, King James Version

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“to distinguish between the unclean and the clean, between the living creatures that may be eaten and the living creatures that must not be eaten.”
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Leviticus 11 — Context

For I am the Lord your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

For I am the Lord that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.

This is the law of the beasts, and of the fowl, and of every living creature that moveth in the waters, and of every creature that creepeth upon the earth:

To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten.

Leviticus 11:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:47 say?

Leviticus 11:47 in the King James Version reads: “To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten. ”

Where is Leviticus 11:47 in the Bible?

Leviticus 11:47 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 47.

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 11:47.

What translation should I read Leviticus 11:47 in?

Leviticus 11:47 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 11:47?

Leviticus 11:47 reads (KJV): “To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten. ” 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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