Leviticus 11:11

They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 11:11

BSB

They shall be an abomination to you; you must not eat their meat, and you must detest their carcasses.

AKJV

They shall be even an abomination to you; you shall not eat of their flesh, but you shall have their carcasses in abomination.

CPDV

and detestable; their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall avoid.

ERV

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

NHEB

and you detest them. You shall not eat of their flesh, and you shall detest their carcasses.

SMT

And they shall be an abomination to you: from their flesh ye shall, not eat, and their carcasses ye shall abhor.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 11:11

TheyshallbeevenanabominationH8263Noun MasculineuntoyouyeshallnoteatH398VerboftheirfleshH1320Noun MasculinebutyeshallhavetheircarcasesH5038Noun FeminineinabominationH8262Verb

Commentary for Leviticus 11:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Leviticus 11:11

Summary

Improper aquatic creatures deemed abominable always

Event

Prohibition reinforced strongly

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC