KJV ORIGINAL
And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the snail, and the mole.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Also the gecko, the monitor lizard, the wall lizard, the skink, and the chameleon.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists specific small creatures that were considered unclean for the Israelites to eat or touch.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed dietary laws given to Moses for the Israelite people after their exodus from Egypt. These laws helped distinguish the Israelites from surrounding nations and taught them about holiness and separation. The specific animals mentioned were common in the Middle Eastern region where the Israelites lived.
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