Leviticus 11:43

Ye shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creepeth, neither shall ye make yourselves unclean with them, that ye should be defiled thereby.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 11:43

BSB
Do not defile yourselves by any crawling creature; do not become unclean or defiled by them.
AKJV
You shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creeps, neither shall you make yourselves unclean with them, that you should be defiled thereby.
CPDV
Do not be willing to contaminate your souls, nor shall you touch any of these, lest you become unclean.
ERV
Ye shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creepeth, neither shall ye make yourselves unclean with them, that ye should be defiled thereby.
NHEB
You shall not make yourselves abominable with any crawling creature that crawls, neither shall you make yourselves unclean with them, that you should be defiled thereby.
SMT
Ye shall not make your souls abominable by any creeping thing creeping, and ye shall not be unclean by them, and be defiled by them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 11:43

YeshallnotmakeH8262VerbyourselvesH5315Noun FeminineabominableH8262VerbwithanycreepingthingH8318Noun MasculinethatcreepethH8317VerbneithershallyemakeyourselvesuncleanH2933VerbwiththemthatyeshouldbedefiledH2930Verbthereby

Commentary for Leviticus 11:43

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 11:43
Summary
People must avoid defiling themselves with creatures
Event
Purity law declared
Estimated Time Period
c. 1250 BC
Category
Law