Leviticus 11:21

Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap withal upon the earth;

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Other Translations for Leviticus 11:21

BSB
However, you may eat the following kinds of flying insects that walk on all fours: those having jointed legs above their feet for hopping on the ground.
AKJV
Yet these may you eat of every flying creeping thing that goes on all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap with on the earth;
CPDV
But whatever certainly walks upon four feet, and also has longer legs behind, with which it hops upon the earth,
ERV
Yet these may ye eat of all winged creeping things that go upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap withal upon the earth;
NHEB
Yet you may eat these: of all winged crawling creatures that go on all fours, which have legs above their feet, with which to hop on the earth.
SMT
But this ye shall eat, from every creeping bird going upon four, to which legs from above its feet to spring with them upon the earth.

Commentary for Leviticus 11:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 11:21
Summary
Specific leaping insects permitted
Event
Creating exception for jumping insects
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Law