Leviticus 11:9 asv — These may ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the…

American Standard Version

"These may ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, that may ye eat. "

— Leviticus 11:9, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 11 — Context

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And the hare, because she cheweth the cud but parteth not the hoof, she is unclean unto you.

7

And the swine, because he parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, but cheweth not the cud, he is unclean unto you.

8

Of their flesh ye shall not eat, and their carcasses ye shall not touch; they are unclean unto you.

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These may ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, that may ye eat.

10

And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of all the living creatures that are in the waters, they are an abomination unto you,

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and they shall be an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, and their carcasses ye shall have in abomination.

12

Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that is an abomination unto you.

Leviticus 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:9 say?
Leviticus 11:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “These may ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, that may ye eat. ”
Where is Leviticus 11:9 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 9.
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 11:9.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:9 in?
Leviticus 11:9 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 11:9?
Leviticus 11:9 reads (ASV): “These may ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, that may ye eat. ” 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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