Leviticus 11:31
Leviticus 11:31 Meaning and Explanation
“These are unclean to you among all that creep: whosoever doth touch them, when they be dead, shall be unclean until the even.”
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Read Full Chapter →All creeping animals are unclean; touching their dead bodies causes uncleanness until evening.
The Context of Leviticus 11:31
Summary: all creeping animals unclean, contact rule applies.
What Does Leviticus 11:31 Mean?
This verse concludes the creeping-animal section. The comprehensive 'all that creep' confirms that crawling creatures are categorically unclean.
Touching the dead body of any creeping thing—even beyond the named examples—transfers impurity lasting until sunset.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 11:31
What does Leviticus 11:31 mean?
All creeping animals are unclean; touching their dead bodies causes uncleanness until evening.
What is the context of Leviticus 11:31?
Summary: all creeping animals unclean, contact rule applies.