King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These [are] the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that [are] on the earth.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Tell the people of Isra'el, 'These are the living creatures which you may eat among all the land animals:
Berean Standard Bible:
“Say to the Israelites, ‘Of all the beasts of the earth, these ones you may eat:
American Standard Version:
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the living things which ye may eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Speak{H1696} unto the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}, saying{H559}, These{H2063} are the beasts{H2416} which ye shall eat{H398} among all the beasts{H929} that are on the earth{H776}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 11:11
- They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.
Hebrews 9:10
- [Which stood] only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed [on them] until the time of reformation.
Matthew 15:11
- Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Daniel 1:8
- ¶ But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Leviticus 11:9
- ¶ These shall ye eat of all that [are] in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.
Leviticus 11:29
- These also [shall be] unclean unto you among the creeping things that creep upon the earth; the weasel, and the mouse, and the tortoise after his kind,
Leviticus 11:4
- 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.
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Commentary for Leviticus 11:2
1. **Themes:**
- **Ritual Purity and Holiness:** Leviticus 11:2 introduces the dietary laws given to the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between clean and unclean animals for consumption. These laws were a means of setting the Israelites apart from other nations, reinforcing their identity as a holy people consecrated to God.
- **Divine Order and Classification:** The verse reflects a broader theme of order in creation, with God establishing categories of creatures that are deemed suitable or unsuitable for His people to eat.
- **Obedience to God's Commands:** The Israelites are commanded to follow these dietary regulations, highlighting the theme of obedience to God's laws as an expression of faith and devotion.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Post-Exodus Period:** Leviticus is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and was written after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, during their wanderings in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land.
- **Formation of a Nation:** During this time, the Israelites were being shaped into a nation with distinct religious, social, and legal systems. The dietary laws contributed to their cultural identity and religious practices.
- **Cultural Distinction:** These laws served to distinguish the Israelites from their surrounding neighbors, such as the Egyptians and the Canaanites, who had different dietary customs and beliefs.
- **Health and Hygiene:** Some scholars suggest that the dietary restrictions may have also had practical health benefits in the ancient world, preventing the consumption of animals that were more likely to carry disease or parasites.
In summary, Leviticus 11:2 is part of the priestly regulations that establish the dietary laws for the Israelites, reinforcing their unique identity as a people set apart for God and teaching them to discern between clean and unclean animals for consumption. These laws were integral to the formation of the Israelite religious and cultural identity during their foundational period as a nation.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel. - 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. - Strong's Number: H2063
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֹאת
Transliteration: zôʼth
Pronunciation: zothe'
Description: irregular feminine of זֶה; this (often used adverb); hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. - Strong's Number: H2416
There are 452 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַי
Transliteration: chay
Pronunciation: khah'-ee
Description: from חָיָה; alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively; [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. - Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H929
There are 172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּהֵמָה
Transliteration: bᵉhêmâh
Pronunciation: be-hay-maw'
Description: from an unused root (probably meaning to be mute); properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective); beast, cattle. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.