KJV ORIGINAL
Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap withal upon the earth;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
However, you may eat certain flying insects that crawl on four legs, as long as they have jointed hind legs that allow them to jump on the ground.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving permission to eat specific types of jumping insects like locusts and grasshoppers, even though other crawling creatures were forbidden.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed dietary laws God gave to the Israelites through Moses after their exodus from Egypt. These laws distinguished between 'clean' and 'unclean' animals, helping to set Israel apart as God's chosen people and likely providing health benefits in the ancient world.
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