Leviticus 11:12

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Leviticus 11:12

BSB

Everything in the water that does not have fins and scales shall be detestable to you.

AKJV

Whatever has no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination to you.

CPDV

All that does not have fins and scales in the waters shall be polluted.

ERV

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

NHEB

Whatever has no fins nor scales in the waters, that is an abomination to you.

SMT

Every one which is not to it a fin and scale in the water, this is abomination to you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 11:12

WhatsoeverhathnofinsH5579Noun MasculinenorscalesH7193Noun FeminineinthewatersH4325Noun MasculinethatshallbeanabominationH8263Noun Masculineuntoyou

Commentary for Leviticus 11:12

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

Overview of Leviticus 11:12

Summary

Aquatic creatures without fins and scales forbidden

Event

Dietary rule summarized

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC