Leviticus 11:27
Leviticus 11:27 Meaning and Explanation
“And whatsoever goeth upon his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all four, those are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the even.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Paw-footed animals are unclean; touching their carcass creates uncleanness until evening.
The Context of Leviticus 11:27
Paw-footed animals classified as unclean.
What Does Leviticus 11:27 Mean?
Creatures that walk on paws—predators and some other quadrupeds—are marked as unclean. This rule separates paw-walkers from the hooved animals already discussed.
Contact with a paw-footed carcass causes the same sunset-bound impurity as other unclean animals. The person regains cleanness when daylight ends.
Leviticus 11:27 in the Original Language
kaph (כַּף), 'paw' — the foot of a predator or paw-bearing animal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 11:27
What does Leviticus 11:27 mean?
Paw-footed animals are unclean; touching their carcass creates uncleanness until evening.
What is the context of Leviticus 11:27?
Paw-footed animals classified as unclean.