Leviticus 11:4

“Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.”

"Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you." - Leviticus 11:4
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What does Leviticus 11:4 mean?

Leviticus 11:4 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you." This verse is part of the…

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Clean and Unclean: Understanding God's Design in Leviticus 11:4

In Leviticus 11:4, we read a directive from God that sheds light on His intentions for His people, saying: "Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Discernment in God’s Dietary Laws

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking understanding and wisdom as we reflect upon Your divine instructions in Leviticus 11:4. Your Word states, "Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the…

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Leviticus 11:4 - "Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you."
Leviticus 4:11 - "And the skin of the bullock, and all his flesh, with his head, and with his legs, and his inwards, and his dung,"
Leviticus 11:22
"And the skin of the bullock, and all his flesh, with his head, and with his legs, and his inwards, and his dung," - Leviticus 4:11
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 11:30 - "And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the snail, and the mole."
Leviticus 26: 4-6
Leviticus 11:19 - "And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat."
Leviticus 26: 4-6
Leviticus 26: 4-6
Leviticus 9:11 - "And the flesh and the hide he burnt with fire without the camp."
Leviticus 4:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
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 27:4 - "And if it be a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty shekels."
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."
"And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle," - Leviticus 11:18
Leviticus 11:12 - "Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you."
Leviticus 11:8 - "Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you."
Leviticus 26:11 - "And I will set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you."
Leviticus 11:24 - "And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the even."
Leviticus 3:11 - "And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD."
Leviticus 11:5 - "And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you."
Leviticus 11:20 - "All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you."