Leviticus 11:27
“And whatsoever goeth upon his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all four, those are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the even.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Whatsoever goeth upon his paws,.... Or "the palms" (d) of his hands; meaning such creatures, whose feet are not divided…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Leviticus 11:24-28
Unclean - If the due purification was omitted at the time, through negligence or forgetfulness, a sin-offering was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Whatsoever goeth upon his paws - כפיו cappaiv, his palms or hands, probably referring to those animals whose feet…
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
goeth upon its paws animals like the dog and cat whose feet are hand-like in form, having digits and claws.