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Leviticus 11:40

Leviticus 11:40
And he that eateth of the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that beareth the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he that eateth of the carcass of it,.... For though it might be eaten, if rightly killed, yet not if it died of…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 11:20-42

Here is the law, 1. Concerning flying insects, as flies, wasps, bees, etc.; these they might not eat (Lev 11:20), nor…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Eating the carcase is forbidden as in Deu 14:21. According to Lev 17:15, the eater must also bathe himself. LXX. supply…