Leviticus 11:20

"the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat."

Key Reflection

These creatures represent various aspects of life and nature that were unclean in ancient Israelite culture, symbolizing spiritual impurity or imperfection. Their inclusion highlights the comprehensive nature of God's laws, emphasizing adherence to both visible and hidden standards of holiness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Rather, “All creeping things which have wings,” etc. The word rendered creeping things may be regarded as coextensive with our word vermin. It is derived from a verb which signifies not only to creep, but to teem, or bring forth abundantlyGenesis 1:21;Genesis 8:17;Exodus 8:3;Psalms 105:30, and so easily came to denote creatures which are apt to abound, to the annoyance of mankind.

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