But all other winged insects that have four feet are detestable to you.
Parallel translations
- WEB But all winged creeping things which have four feet, are an abomination to you.
- KJV But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination unto you.
- BSB All other flying insects that have four legs are detestable to you.
- NKJV But all other flying insects which have four feet shall be an abomination to you.
- NASB But all other winged insects which are four-footed are detestable to you.
- NLT All other winged insects that walk along the ground are detestable to you.
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Quick answer
All other winged creeping things with four feet are an abomination. Apart from the permitted hoppers, winged insects remain forbidden.
Overview
This closing statement reaffirms the general prohibition after the exception, leaving the boundary clear. The careful structure — rule, exception, restated rule — aided teaching and obedience. Such precision reflects God's concern that his people live distinctly and reverently, a holiness ultimately fulfilled and internalized in Christ.
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