Leviticus 11:21
Leviticus 11:21 Meaning and Explanation
“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;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Flying insects that have legs above their feet for leaping are permitted.
The Context of Leviticus 11:21
Exception for leaping insects.
What Does Leviticus 11:21 Mean?
An exception within the creeping insects appears here. Those that possess specialized legs for jumping are separated as clean.
This specificity shows the law's precision. The ability to leap—to rise above the earth—apparently marks a distinction within the crawling, flying category.
Leviticus 11:21 in the Original Language
ragel (רֶגֶל), 'leg' — limb used for walking or, here, the specialized jumping legs of locusts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 11:21
What does Leviticus 11:21 mean?
Flying insects that have legs above their feet for leaping are permitted.
What is the context of Leviticus 11:21?
Exception for leaping insects.