Lev 11:20 | MHM | STEP | Leviticus 11:20 – Laws about Flying Insects and Creeping Things This section explains God’s laws about eating flying insects, creeping things, and what to do if someone touches the dead body of an unclean animal. These rules helped the Israelites remember to be careful in their daily lives and to avoid anything unclean. The laws also taught them to respect God’s instructions, even if they did not always understand the reason behind every rule. v. 20-22 : Most flying insects, such as flies, wasps, and bees, were not allowed as food, since they are not suitable to eat (Leviticus 11:20 ). However, certain kinds of locusts were permitted, because in those countries they were common food. For example, John the Baptist ate locusts in the wilderness (Leviticus 11:21-22 ).

‏ Leviticus 11:20

Leviticus 11:20 – Laws about Flying Insects and Creeping Things

This section explains God’s laws about eating flying insects, creeping things, and what to do if someone touches the dead body of an unclean animal. These rules helped the Israelites remember to be careful in their daily lives and to avoid anything unclean. The laws also taught them to respect God’s instructions, even if they did not always understand the reason behind every rule.

v. 20-22: Most flying insects, such as flies, wasps, and bees, were not allowed as food, since they are not suitable to eat (Leviticus 11:20 ^a). However, certain kinds of locusts were permitted, because in those countries they were common food. For example, John the Baptist ate locusts in the wilderness (Leviticus 11:21-22 ^b).