Leviticus 11:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.
Cross-references
Leviticus 11:46 summarizes the dietary laws introduced here, providing the conclusion to the same set of regulations.
Deuteronomy 14:3-8 restates the same dietary commands — a parallel passage reinforcing the identification of clean and unclean animals.
Matthew 15:11 redefines defilement as internal, not dietary — directly opposing the clean/unclean categories established here.
In Mark 7:15-19, Jesus declares all foods clean, directly overturning the Levitical clean/unclean distinction.
In Acts 10:14, Peter cites the Levitical law as his objection, which God then overrides, creating a direct clash.
In Romans 14:14, Paul declares nothing is unclean in itself, directly contradicting the Levitical clean/unclean categories.
In 1 Timothy 4:4-6, Paul says all created food is good, explicitly rejecting dietary restrictions like those in Leviticus.
Deuteronomy 14:4 gives a parallel list of clean animals, restating the same dietary laws for a new generation.
Colossians 2:16 warns against being judged by dietary laws, contrasting the old covenant food regulations with Christian freedom.
Isaiah 66:17 rebukes those who eat unclean animals, applying the same dietary categories to condemn covenant unfaithfulness.
Ezekiel 4:14 shows Ezekiel protesting eating defiled food, citing his adherence to these very laws — a practical example of obedience.
Daniel 1:8 resolves not to defile himself with royal food, reflecting commitment to these dietary restrictions — an example of faithful observance.
In Hebrews 9:10, the author describes Levitical food regulations as temporary external ordinances until the time of reformation.
In Hebrews 13:9, the author warns against teachings about foods, contrasting with the Levitical dietary system as a means of grace.