TT #259 · Parshas Shemini · Aliyah 7 · Passuk 45
Chabad.org — Vayikra Chapter 11 with Rashi
English: “Who brings you up”: even if Israel had been brought up from Egypt only on the condition that they not defile themselves with creeping things, that alone would have been sufficient reason.
Bava Metzia 61b.
E-Daf.com — Bava Metzia 61b (Tsurras Hadaf)
Ethical emphasis — The Chazal applies the verse’s wording and structure to establish the stated teaching.
Avoidance of sheratzim is presented as an elevation of Israel.