Leviticus 11:8 nasb — 'You shall not eat of their flesh nor touch their carcasses; they are unclean to you.

NASB

"'You shall not eat of their flesh nor touch their carcasses; they are unclean to you."

— Leviticus 11:8, NASB

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Leviticus 11 — Context

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'Likewise, the shaphan, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof, it is unclean to you;

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the rabbit also, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof, it is unclean to you;

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and the pig, for though it divides the hoof, thus making a split hoof, it does not chew cud, it is unclean to you.

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'You shall not eat of their flesh nor touch their carcasses; they are unclean to you.

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'These you may eat, whatever is in the water: all that have fins and scales, those in the water, in the seas or in the rivers, you may eat.

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'But whatever is in the seas and in the rivers that does not have fins and scales among all the teeming life of the water, and among all the living creatures that are in the water, they are detestable things to you,

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and they shall be abhorrent to you; you may not eat of their flesh, and their carcasses you shall detest.

Leviticus 11:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:8 say?
Leviticus 11:8 in the NASB reads: “'You shall not eat of their flesh nor touch their carcasses; they are unclean to you.”
Where is Leviticus 11:8 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 8.
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 11:8.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:8 in?
Leviticus 11:8 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 11:8?
Leviticus 11:8 reads (NASB): “'You shall not eat of their flesh nor touch their carcasses; they are unclean to 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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