Leviticus 11:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,

Complete Jewish Bible:

ADONAI said to Moshe and Aharon,

Berean Standard Bible:

The LORD spoke again to Moses and Aaron, telling them,

American Standard Version:

And Jehovah spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the LORD^{H3068} spake^{H1696} unto Moses^{H4872} and to Aaron^{H175}, saying^{H559} unto them,

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Commentary for Leviticus 11:1

Leviticus 11:1 marks the beginning of a significant section in the book of Leviticus, which deals with the dietary laws given by God to the Israelites. In the historical context, these laws were part of the broader legal and ritual codes that distinguished the ancient Israelites from their surrounding neighbors. The verse itself does not contain the specifics of the dietary laws but serves as an introduction to a detailed list of clean and unclean animals that follows in the subsequent verses.

The themes introduced in Leviticus 11:1 include holiness, purity, and the distinction between the sacred and the profane. God, speaking directly to Moses and Aaron, the leaders of the Israelite community, emphasizes the importance of divine authority and guidance in the religious and daily life of the Israelites. These dietary laws were not only about what the Israelites could eat but were also symbolic of their covenant relationship with God. By adhering to these regulations, the Israelites were continually reminded of their unique identity as a people set apart for God, which was a central aspect of their religious and national identity.

In a broader sense, this verse and the chapters that follow it underscore the concept of holiness as it pertains to every aspect of life, including what might seem to be mundane activities such as eating. The dietary laws served to reinforce the Israelites' commitment to God's commandments and to maintain their distinctiveness as a holy nation. The historical significance of these laws is evident in their lasting impact on Jewish religious practice and identity throughout the centuries.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4872
   There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
   Transliteration: Môsheh
   Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
   Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.
   
4. Strong's Number: H175
   There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
   Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
   Pronunciation: a-har-one'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron.
   
5. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.