THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
There was no necessity to discuss the serpent and similar creatures, as it was clear they were repulsive and detestable to everyone. However, they are referenced in the book of Deuteronomy.
Leviticus 11:29Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
These also shall be reckoned among unclean things, of all that move upon the earth. The weasel, and the mouse, and the crocodile, every one according to their kind:
וְזֶ֤ה לָכֶם֙ הַטָּמֵ֔א בַּשֶּׁ֖רֶץ הַשֹּׁרֵ֣ץ עַל־הָאָ֑רֶץ הַחֹ֥לֶד וְהָעַכְבָּ֖ר וְהַצָּ֥ב לְמִינֵֽהוּ׃
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Cross references
Passages read together with this verse.
- Lev 11:41All that creepeth upon the earth shall be abominable: neither shall it be taken for meat.
- Lev 11:42Whatsoever goeth upon the breast on four feet, or hath many feet, or traileth on the earth, you shall not eat, because it is abominable.
- Ps 17 (16):13
- Ps 17 (16):14
- Eph 4:14That henceforth we be no more children tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the wickedness of men, by cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to deceive.
- Luke 16:14Now the Pharisees, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
- 2 Tim 3:2Men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, haughty, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, wicked,
- 2 Tim 3:5Having an appearance indeed of godliness but denying the power thereof. Now these avoid.