Leviticus 11:22

"Yet you may eat these: of all winged creeping things that go on all fours, which have long, jointed legs for hopping on the earth."

Key Reflection

This verse lists certain winged creatures as being acceptable to eat, distinguishing them by their ability to hop on the earth with long, jointed legs. In a spiritual context, this distinction helps define what is clean and unclean, reflecting broader themes of God's standards and the importance of adherence to His laws in maintaining spiritual purity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

In the uncertainty of identifying these four creatures, it has been suggested that some of the names may belong to locusts in an imperfect state of development. Most modern versions have taken a safer course than our translators, by retaining the Hebrew names.

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