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'Insects' in the Bible

‘All winged insects that walk on all fours are detestable to you;

yet of all winged insects that walk on all fours you may eat those which have legs above their feet with which to leap on the ground.

But all other winged insects which are four footed are detestable to you.

And all flying insects are unclean for you; they shall not be eaten.

Then I will rebuke the devourer (insects, plague) for your sake and he will not destroy the fruits of the ground, nor will your vine in the field drop its grapes [before harvest],” says the Lord of hosts.

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