Explore the Bible Online

Leviticus 11:30

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the snail, and the mole.

Leviticus 11:30 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Leviticus 11:30

Theological / Devotional

The ferret. The word thus translated occurs here only in the OT. It probably refers to the gecko or wall lizard. It emits a plaintive wail, and its toes are equipped with vacuum cups that enable it to adhere to vertical surfaces.

The chameleon. The word thus translated means “the strong one.” Some think this refers to the frog, from the great muscular power it exhibits in leaping. Others consider it as being the land crocodile (see on v. 29).

The lizard. Probably the same as found in most countries. There are many kinds, and all are here included in the general term “lizard.”

The snail. Probably a species of “lizard” (LXX).

The mole. From tinshemeth, “lizard” or “chameleon.”

By SdaBc