Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’There are some that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, but you must not eat them. The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is ceremonially unclean for you. New Living Translation You may not, however, eat the following animals that have split hooves or that chew the cud, but not both. The camel chews the cud but does not have split hooves, so it is ceremonially unclean for you. English Standard Version Nevertheless, among those that chew the cud or part the hoof, you shall not eat these: The camel, because it chews the cud but does not part the hoof, is unclean to you. Berean Standard Bible But of those that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. King James Bible Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you. New King James Version Nevertheless these you shall not eat among those that chew the cud or those that have cloven hooves: the camel, because it chews the cud but does not have cloven hooves, is unclean to you; New American Standard Bible Nevertheless, you are not to eat of these, among those which chew the cud, or among those which have a divided hoof: the camel, for though it chews cud, it does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean to you. NASB 1995 ‘Nevertheless, you are not to eat of these, among those which chew the cud, or among those which divide the hoof: the camel, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof, it is unclean to you. NASB 1977 ‘Nevertheless, you are not to eat of these, among those which chew the cud, or among those which divide the hoof: the camel, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof, it is unclean to you. Legacy Standard Bible Nevertheless, you shall not eat of these, among those which chew the cud or among those which divide the hoof: the camel, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof; it is unclean to you. Amplified Bible Nevertheless, you are not to eat these, among those which chew the cud or divide the hoof: the camel, because it chews the cud but does not divide the hoof; it is [ceremonially] unclean to you. Christian Standard Bible But among the ones that chew the cud or have divided hooves you are not to eat these: camels, though they chew the cud, do not have divided hooves—they are unclean for you; Holman Christian Standard Bible But among the ones that chew the cud or have divided hooves you are not to eat these: the camel, though it chews the cud, does not have divided hooves—it is unclean for you; American Standard Version Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that part the hoof: the camel, because he cheweth the cud but parteth not the hoof, he is unclean unto you. English Revised Version Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that part the hoof: the camel, because he cheweth the cud but parteth not the hoof, he is unclean unto you. GOD'S WORD® Translation However, from those that either chew their cud or have divided hoofs, these are the kinds you must never eat: You must never eat camels. (Camels are unclean because they chew their cud but do not have divided hoofs.) International Standard Version except you are not to eat the following animals that have divided hooves or ruminate their cud: the camel (because it chews the cud but doesn't have divided hooves, it is to be unclean for you), Majority Standard Bible But of those that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. NET Bible However, you must not eat these from among those that chew the cud and have divided hooves: The camel is unclean to you because it chews the cud even though its hoof is not divided. New Heart English Bible "'Nevertheless these you shall not eat of those that chew the cud, or of those who part the hoof: the camel, because he chews the cud but doesn't have a parted hoof, he is unclean to you. Webster's Bible Translation Nevertheless, these shall ye not eat, of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean to you. World English Bible “‘Nevertheless these you shall not eat of those that chew the cud, or of those who part the hoof: the camel, because it chews the cud but doesn’t have a parted hoof, is unclean to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOnly, this you do not eat, of those bringing up the cud, and of those dividing the hoof: the camel, though it is bringing up the cud, yet the hoof is not dividing—it [is] unclean to you; Young's Literal Translation Only, this ye do not eat -- of those bringing up the cud, and of those dividing the hoof -- the camel, though it is bringing up the cud, yet the hoof not dividing -- it is unclean to you; Smith's Literal Translation But this ye shall not eat: from them bringing up rumination, and from them cleaving the cloven hoof; the camel, for it bringing up rumination, and cleaving not its cloven hoof; it is unclean to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut whatsoever cheweth indeed the cud, and hath a hoof, but divideth it not, as the camel, and others, that you shall not eat, but shall reckon it among the unclean. Catholic Public Domain Version But whatever certainly chews over again, but has a hoof that is not divided, such as the camel and others, these you shall not eat, and you shall consider them to be among what is unclean. New American Bible But you shall not eat any of the following from among those that only chew the cud or only have hoofs: the camel, which indeed chews the cud, but does not have hoofs and is therefore unclean for you; New Revised Standard Version But among those that chew the cud or have divided hoofs, you shall not eat the following: the camel, for even though it chews the cud, it does not have divided hoofs; it is unclean for you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNevertheless these you shall not eat of: those that chew the cud, or those that divide the hoof, as the camel, because it chews the cud but does not divide the hoof; it is unclean to you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these things you will not eat: from those that chew cud and from those that cleave open their hooves; the camel that chews cud and its hoof does not cleave is defiled to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that only chew the cud, or of them that only part the hoof: the camel, because he cheweth the cud but parteth not the hoof, he is unclean unto you. Brenton Septuagint Translation But of these ye shall not eat, of those that chew the cud, and of those that part the hoofs, and divide claws; the camel, because it chews the cud, but does not divide the hoof, this is unclean to you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Clean and Unclean Animals…3You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. 4But of those that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. 5The rock badger, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you.… Cross References Deuteronomy 14:7-8 But of those that chew the cud or have a completely divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: the camel, the rabbit, or the rock badger. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a divided hoof. They are unclean for you, / as well as the pig; though it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. It is unclean for you. You must not eat its meat or touch its carcass. Acts 10:14-15 “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” / The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” Mark 7:18-19 “Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.) Romans 14:14 I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. Genesis 7:2 You are to take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate; a pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate; Genesis 8:20 Then Noah built an altar to the LORD. And taking from every kind of clean animal and clean bird, he offered burnt offerings on the altar. Isaiah 65:4 sitting among the graves, spending nights in secret places, eating the meat of pigs and polluted broth from their bowls. Isaiah 66:17 “Those who consecrate and purify themselves to enter the groves—to follow one in the center of those who eat the flesh of swine and vermin and rats—will perish together,” declares the LORD. Ezekiel 4:14 “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.” Ezekiel 44:23 They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean. Matthew 15:11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” Colossians 2:16-17 Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. Hebrews 9:10 They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform. 1 Corinthians 8:8 But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. Treasury of Scripture Nevertheless these shall you not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he chews the cud, but divides not the hoof; he is unclean to you. no references listed for this verse. Jump to Previous Beasts Camel Ceremonially Chew Cheweth Chews Cloven Cud Divide Divideth Dividing Eat Food Foot Hoof Hoofs Horn Nevertheless Part Parted Parteth Split Time Unclean yJump to Next Beasts Camel Ceremonially Chew Cheweth Chews Cloven Cud Divide Divideth Dividing Eat Food Foot Hoof Hoofs Horn Nevertheless Part Parted Parteth Split Time Unclean yLeviticus 11 1. What animals may be eaten4. and what may not be eaten 9. What fishes 13. What fowls 29. The creeping things which are unclean But of those that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: This phrase introduces a dietary law given to the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between clean and unclean animals. The criteria for clean animals are that they must both chew the cud and have a divided hoof. This law is part of the Holiness Code, which sets Israel apart from other nations. The distinction between clean and unclean animals is symbolic of spiritual purity and separation from sin. This separation is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to be distinct from the world (2 Corinthians 6:17). The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God, including dietary laws. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God to whom the dietary laws were given as part of the covenant. 3. Mount Sinai The place where Moses received the laws from God, including the dietary restrictions found in Leviticus. 4. Camel An animal specifically mentioned in this verse as unclean due to its lack of a split hoof, despite chewing the cud. 5. Levitical Law The body of laws given to the Israelites, including dietary restrictions, to set them apart as God's holy people. Teaching Points Holiness and DistinctionThe dietary laws were given to set the Israelites apart as a holy nation. As Christians, we are called to live distinct lives that reflect God's holiness. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites were required to obey God's laws, even when they did not fully understand them. Similarly, we are called to trust and obey God's Word. Symbolism of Purity The distinction between clean and unclean animals symbolizes the need for spiritual purity. We should examine our lives for anything that may defile us spiritually. Cultural and Historical Context Understanding the historical and cultural context of the dietary laws helps us appreciate their significance and the radical nature of the New Testament teachings on food. Christian Liberty While the dietary laws are not binding on Christians, they remind us of the importance of respecting others' convictions and exercising our freedom responsibly.(4) Nevertheless these shall ye not eat.--As there are some quadrupeds which comply with only one of the two above-named conditions--i.e., which ruminate but have not their hoofs perfectly parted in two, or, vice versa, are bisulcous and not ruminant--it is here declared that such animals must not be eaten. As the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not . . . --Better, though he cheweth the cud, yet he divideth not, as the same phrase is properly rendered in the Authorised Version in Leviticus 11:7. The first animal adduced to illustrate this fact is the indispensable camel, or "the ship of the desert," as it is aptly called. Though cloven-footed above, the toes of the camel are united below in a large elastic pad on which the camel treads, and which is like the sole of a shoe. Hence it does not come within the category of those animals which are thoroughly bisulcate. The Egyptians, the Zebii, and the Hindus, too, did not eat camel's flesh, because they supposed it to be heating, and to engender cruelty and revenge; whilst the Persians, the ancient Arabians, and the Moslems feasted upon its milk and flesh. Hebrew Butאַ֤ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely of those אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case that chew מִֽמַּעֲלֵי֙ (mim·ma·‘ă·lê) Preposition-m | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the cud הַגֵּרָ֔ה (hag·gê·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1625: The cud or have split וּמִמַּפְרִיסֵ֖י (ū·mim·map̄·rî·sê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 6536: To break in pieces, to split, distribute hooves, הַפַּרְסָ֑ה (hap·par·sāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6541: A claw, split hoof you are not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to eat תֹֽאכְל֔וּ (ṯō·ḵə·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat the following: זֶה֙ (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that The camel, הַ֠גָּמָל (hag·gā·māl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1581: A camel though כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it ה֗וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are chews מַעֲלֵ֨ה (ma·‘ă·lêh) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the cud, גֵרָ֜ה (ḡê·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1625: The cud does not אֵינֶ֣נּוּ (’ê·nen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle have a split מַפְרִ֔יס (map̄·rîs) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6536: To break in pieces, to split, distribute hoof; וּפַרְסָה֙ (ū·p̄ar·sāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6541: A claw, split hoof it ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is unclean טָמֵ֥א (ṭā·mê) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2931: Unclean for you. לָכֶֽם׃ (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Leviticus 11:4 NIVLeviticus 11:4 NLT Leviticus 11:4 ESV Leviticus 11:4 NASB Leviticus 11:4 KJV Leviticus 11:4 BibleApps.com Leviticus 11:4 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 11:4 Chinese Bible Leviticus 11:4 French Bible Leviticus 11:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 11:4 Nevertheless these you shall not eat (Le Lv Lev.) |
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