Leviticus 11:12

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

"Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you." - Leviticus 11:12
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What does Leviticus 11:12 mean?

Leviticus 11:12 (KJV) says, "Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Leviticus that provides dietary laws to the Israelites. These laws were set forth by God through Moses and…

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Purity and Purpose: A Devotional Reflection on Leviticus 11:12

The call to holiness and separation from the world is a central theme in Leviticus, particularly in chapter 11 where dietary laws are established. Verse 12 reads, "Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you." This commandment, while…

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A Prayer for Discernment in God’s Creation

Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You today with hearts full of reverence and gratitude for the intricate design of the world You have made. As we gather in Your presence, we reflect upon the words of Leviticus 11:12, "Whatsoever hath no fins…

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Leviticus 11:18 - "And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,"
Leviticus 11:17 - "And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl,"
Leviticus 11:14 - "And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;"
Leviticus 11:15 - "Every raven after his kind;"
Leviticus 12:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 11:30 - "And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the snail, and the mole."
Leviticus 11:19 - "And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat."
Leviticus 12:3 - "And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised."
Leviticus 9:11 - "And the flesh and the hide he burnt with fire without the camp."
Leviticus 24:12 - "And they put him in ward, that the mind of the LORD might be shewed them."
Leviticus 3:12 - "¶ And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD."
Leviticus 11:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,"
Leviticus 11:16 - "And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,"
Leviticus 11:41 - "And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth shall be an abomination; it shall not be eaten."
Leviticus 19:11 - "¶ Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another."
Leviticus 7:11 - "And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD."
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"And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle," - Leviticus 11:18
Leviticus 26:12 - "And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people."
Leviticus 11:8 - "Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you."