Albert Barnes Commentary


Albert Barnes Commentary
"Whatsoever goeth upon the belly, and whatsoever goeth upon all fours, or whatsoever hath many feet, even all creeping things that creep upon the earth, them ye shall not eat; for they are an abomination." — Leviticus 11:42 (ASV)
Whatsoever goeth upon the belly - that is, all footless reptiles, and mollusks, snakes of all kinds, snails, slugs, and worms. “Whatsoever goeth upon all four”; that is, “creeping things,” or vermin; such as the weasel, the mouse, or the lizard. Whatsoever hath more feet; that is, all insects, except the locust family (Leviticus 11:22 note), myriapods, spiders, and caterpillars.