Leviticus 11:42

Whatsoever 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.

Cross-reference

Leviticus 11:29 provides specific examples of swarming things that fall under the general rule stated here.

Leviticus 11:43 applies the prohibition of this verse, warning against becoming detestable through swarming things.

Leviticus 7:21 mentions 'unclean detestable creature,' directly referencing the definition of detestable animals given here.

Ezekiel 8:10 portrays 'creeping things and detestable beasts' as idols, directly echoing the unclean categories listed here.

Mark 7:15 Contrast

Mark 7:15 contradicts this dietary law, declaring nothing outside a person can defile them.

Genesis 3:14 curses the serpent to go on its belly — here in Lev 11:42, such creatures are declared detestable, linking the curse to uncleanness.