King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
[Even] these of them ye may eat; the locust after his kind, and the bald locust after his kind, and the beetle after his kind, and the grasshopper after his kind.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Specifically, of these you may eat the various kinds of locusts, grasshoppers, katydids and crickets.
Berean Standard Bible:
Of these you may eat any kind of locust, katydid, cricket, or grasshopper.
American Standard Version:
even these of them ye may eat: the locust after its kind, and the bald locust after its kind, and the cricket after its kind, and the grasshopper after its kind.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Even these of them ye may eat{H398}; the locust{H697} after his kind{H4327}, and the bald locust{H5556} after his kind{H4327}, and the beetle{H2728} after his kind{H4327}, and the grasshopper{H2284} after his kind{H4327}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Mark 1:6
- And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
Matthew 3:4
- And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Exodus 10:4
- Else, if thou refuse to let my people go, behold, to morrow will I bring the locusts into thy coast:
Exodus 10:5
- And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field:
Romans 15:1
- ¶ We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Romans 14:1
- ¶ Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations.
Hebrews 12:12
- Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
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Commentary for Leviticus 11:22
Leviticus 11:22 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus (chapters 11-15) that deals with the laws of cleanliness and uncleanness. The historical context of this verse is the period after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, during their wandering in the wilderness, when God gave Moses various laws to distinguish the Israelites from other nations and to teach them about holiness and purity.
The verse specifically addresses dietary laws, which are a significant theme in Leviticus 11. This chapter outlines which animals are considered clean and suitable for consumption by the Israelites and which are unclean and forbidden. The criteria for clean animals include chewing the cud and having cloven hooves for mammals, and for water creatures, having fins and scales. In the case of insects, the verse mentions that certain types of locusts, bald locusts, beetles, and grasshoppers are permissible to eat.
The broader theme here is the establishment of a unique identity for the Israelite community, set apart by their adherence to God's laws. These dietary regulations served to remind the Israelites of their covenant relationship with God and their obligation to live according to His standards of holiness. Additionally, these laws likely had hygienic benefits, as some of the forbidden animals were known to carry diseases or parasites.
In summary, Leviticus 11:22 is part of the priestly code that sets forth rules to maintain ritual purity, reinforcing the distinctiveness of Israel's religious life and practices. It reflects the theme of holiness, which is central to the book of Leviticus, and emphasizes the importance of following God's commandments as a means of maintaining a proper relationship with Him.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H697
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבֶּה
Transliteration: ʼarbeh
Pronunciation: ar-beh'
Description: from רָבָה; a locust (from its rapid increase); grasshopper, locust. - Strong's Number: H4327
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִין
Transliteration: mîyn
Pronunciation: meen
Description: from an unused root meaning to portion out; a sort, i.e. species; kind. Compare מִן. - Strong's Number: H5556
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סׇלְעָם
Transliteration: çolʻâm
Pronunciation: sol-awm'
Description: apparently from the same as סֶלַע in the sense of crushing as with a rock, i.e. consuming; a kind of locust (from its destructiveness); bald locust. - Strong's Number: H2728
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָרְגֹּל
Transliteration: chârᵉgôl
Pronunciation: khar-gole'
Description: from חָרַג; the leaping insect, i.e. a locust; beetle. - Strong's Number: H2284
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָגָב
Transliteration: châgâb
Pronunciation: khaw-gawb'
Description: of uncertain derivation; a locust; locust.