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Leviticus 11:43 ยท KJV

"Ye shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creepeth, neither shall ye make yourselves unclean with them, that ye should be defiled thereby."

King James Version

What does Leviticus 11:43 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

41And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth shall be an abomination; it shall not be eaten.
42Whatsoever goeth upon the belly, and whatsoever goeth upon all four, or whatsoever hath more feet among all creeping things that creep upon the earth, them ye shall not eat; for they are an abomination.
43Ye shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creepeth, neither shall ye make yourselves unclean with them, that ye should be defiled thereby.
44For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
45For I am the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view the concept of being defiled in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be holy as God is holy?

3

When have you felt the need to distance yourself from negative influences?

Life Application

holiness

Identify areas in your life where you can strive for greater holiness and purity.

influence

Consider the influences in your life and whether they draw you closer to or further from God.

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