Leviticus 11:8
Leviticus 11:8 Meaning and Explanation
“Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Unclean animals—their flesh and bodies—must not be eaten or touched.
The Context of Leviticus 11:8
Consequence: total avoidance of unclean beasts.
What Does Leviticus 11:8 Mean?
The prohibition extends beyond eating to touching the carcass. The completeness of the restriction emphasizes separation from unclean creatures.
This boundary teaches reverence for the holy distinction. Contact with unclean things affects the person themselves, requiring ritual attention.
Leviticus 11:8 in the Original Language
nevelah (נְבֵלָה), 'carcase' — a dead body, especially of an unclean animal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 11:8
What does Leviticus 11:8 mean?
Unclean animals—their flesh and bodies—must not be eaten or touched.
What is the context of Leviticus 11:8?
Consequence: total avoidance of unclean beasts.