Leviticus 11:20
Leviticus 11:20
“All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →All creatures that fly yet walk on four legs are abominable.
Context
Shift to insects and small flying creatures.
What Does Leviticus 11:20 Mean?
This transition rule captures insects and other small flying creatures that lack the ability to leap. Their mode of movement—crawling on four limbs while flying—marks them as unclean.
The description focuses on physical form and movement. Creatures that move this way are separated from permitted categories.