Leviticus 11:41

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 11:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth is an abomination; it shall not be eaten.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth is an abomination; it shall not be eaten.
Leviticus 11:41 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
41And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth is an abomination; it shall not be eaten.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, etc.] Nothing is called a creeping thing, as Jarchi says, but what is low, has short feet, and is not seen unless it creeps and moves: and “every creeping thing” comprehends, as Aben Ezra and Ben Gersom observe, the eight creeping things before mentioned, (<031129>Leviticus 11:29,30) and mention is made of them here, that they might not be eaten, which is not expressed before; and being described as creeping things “on the earth”, is, according to Jarchi, an exception of worms in pease, beans, and lentiles; and, as others observe, in figs and dates, and other fruit; for they do not creep upon the earth, but are within the food; but if…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Every creeping thing - Except those expressly excepted, Lev 11:29-30. Leviticus 11:42”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Lev 11:20, Lev 11:23, Lev 11:29 Leviticus 11:42”
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