Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. New Living Translation The hare chews the cud but does not have split hooves, so it is unclean. English Standard Version And the hare, because it chews the cud but does not part the hoof, is unclean to you. Berean Standard Bible The rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. Berean Literal Bible And the hare, though it is bringing up the cud, but the hoof it has not divided—it is unclean to you⁺. King James Bible And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you. New King James Version the hare, because it chews the cud but does not have cloven hooves, is unclean to you; New American Standard Bible The rabbit also, for though it chews cud, it does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean to you. NASB 1995 the rabbit also, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof, it is unclean to you; NASB 1977 the rabbit also, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof, it is unclean to you; Legacy Standard Bible the rabbit also, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof; it is unclean to you; Amplified Bible And the hare, because it chews the cud but does not divide the hoof; it is unclean to you. Berean Annotated Bible The rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you⁺. Christian Standard Bible hares, though they chew the cud, do not have hooves—they are unclean for you; Holman Christian Standard Bible the hare, though it chews the cud, does not have hooves—it is unclean for you; American Standard Version And the hare, because she cheweth the cud but parteth not the hoof, she is unclean unto you. English Revised Version And the hare, because she cheweth the cud but parteth not the hoof, she is unclean unto you. GOD'S WORD® Translation You must never eat rabbits. (Rabbits are unclean because they chew their cud but do not have divided hoofs.) International Standard Version the hare (because it chews its cud, but its hooves aren't divided, it is to be unclean for you), NET Bible The hare is unclean to you because it chews the cud even though its hoof is not divided. New Heart English Bible The hare, because she chews the cud but doesn't part the hoof, she is unclean to you. Webster's Bible Translation And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof: he is unclean to you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. World English Bible The hare, because it chews the cud but doesn’t have a parted hoof, is unclean to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the hare, though it is bringing up the cud, yet the hoof has not divided—it [is] unclean to you; Berean Literal Bible And the hare, though it is bringing up the cud, but the hoof it has not divided—it is unclean to you⁺. Young's Literal Translation and the hare, though it is bringing up the cud, yet the hoof hath not divided -- unclean it is to you; Smith's Literal Translation And the hare, for this bringing up rumination, and cleaving not the cloven hoof; it is unclean to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe hare also: for that too cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof. Catholic Public Domain Version and so also is the hare, for it too chews over again, yet its hoof is not divided, New American Bible the hare, which indeed chews the cud, but does not have hoofs and is therefore unclean for you; New Revised Standard Version The hare, for even though it chews the cud, it does not have divided hoofs; it is unclean for you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the hare, because it chews the cud but it does not divide the hoof; it is unclean to you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the hare that chews cud and its foot does not cleave is defiled to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the hare, because she cheweth the cud but parteth not the hoof, she is unclean unto you Brenton Septuagint Translation And the hare, because it does not chew the cud, and does not divide the hoof, this is unclean to you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Clean and Unclean Animals…5The rock badger, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. 6 The rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. 7And the pig, though it has a split hoof completely divided, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you.… Cross References The rabbit, Deuteronomy 14:7 But of those that chew the cud or have a completely divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: the camel, the rabbit, or the rock badger. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a divided hoof. They are unclean for you, Proverbs 30:26 the rock badgers are creatures of little power, yet they make their homes in the rocks; Genesis 7:2 You are to take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate; a pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate; though it chews the cud, Deuteronomy 14:6 You may eat any animal that has a split hoof divided in two and that chews the cud. Deuteronomy 14:4 These are the animals that you may eat: The ox, the sheep, the goat, Deuteronomy 14:8 as well as the pig; though it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. It is unclean for you. You must not eat its meat or touch its carcass. does not have a divided hoof; Leviticus 20:25 You are therefore to distinguish between clean and unclean animals and birds. Do not become contaminated by any animal or bird, or by anything that crawls on the ground; I have set these apart as unclean for you. Ezekiel 44:23 They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean. Isaiah 65:4 sitting among the graves, spending nights in secret places, eating the meat of pigs and polluted broth from their bowls. it is unclean for you. Acts 10:15 The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” Mark 7:19 because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.) Romans 14:14 I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. Matthew 23:24 You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. Acts 10:14 “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” Acts 11:8 ‘No, Lord,’ I said, ‘for nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Hebrews 9:10 They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform. Treasury of Scripture And the hare, because he chews the cud, but divides not the hoof; he is unclean to you. the hare Deuteronomy 14:7 Nevertheless these ye shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the cloven hoof; as the camel, and the hare, and the coney: for they chew the cud, but divide not the hoof; therefore they are unclean unto you. Jump to Previous Cheweth Chews Cloven Cud Divide Divided Divideth Foot Hoof Hoofs Horn Part Parted Parteth Rabbit Split UncleanJump to Next Cheweth Chews Cloven Cud Divide Divided Divideth Foot Hoof Hoofs Horn Part Parted Parteth Rabbit Split UncleanLeviticus 11 1. What animals may be eaten4. and what may not be eaten 9. What fishes 13. What fowls 29. The creeping things which are unclean The rabbit The term "rabbit" in this context refers to a small, herbivorous mammal known for its long ears and strong hind legs. In the ancient Near East, rabbits were common and would have been familiar to the Israelites. They are mentioned in the context of dietary laws given to the Israelites, which were intended to set them apart from other nations. Rabbits were not domesticated in the same way as other animals, and their presence in the wild would have been a regular part of the landscape. though it chews the cud does not have a divided hoof it is unclean for you Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, to whom the laws of clean and unclean animals were given. 3. Mount Sinai The place where God delivered the laws to Moses, including dietary laws. 4. The Rabbit An example of an animal considered unclean under Mosaic Law due to its lack of a split hoof. 5. The Wilderness The setting where the Israelites received and practiced these laws during their journey to the Promised Land. Teaching Points Holiness and SeparationThe dietary laws were a means for the Israelites to live distinctively as God's holy people. Today, believers are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness in all areas, not just dietary practices. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites were required to obey God's laws as an act of faith and trust. Similarly, Christians are called to obey God's Word, trusting in His wisdom and sovereignty. Understanding Context While the specific dietary laws are not binding on Christians today, understanding their purpose helps us appreciate the continuity and fulfillment of God's plan through Christ. Spiritual Discernment Just as the Israelites discerned between clean and unclean, Christians are called to discern between what is spiritually beneficial and what is not, guided by the Holy Spirit. Unity in Diversity The New Testament teaches that dietary practices should not divide believers. Unity in Christ transcends cultural and traditional differences. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 11:6?2. How does Leviticus 11:6 inform our understanding of biblical dietary laws today? 3. What spiritual principles can we derive from Leviticus 11:6's dietary restrictions? 4. How does Leviticus 11:6 connect with New Testament teachings on food? 5. In what ways can Leviticus 11:6 guide our pursuit of holiness? 6. How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 11:6 in modern life? 7. Why does Leviticus 11:6 classify the hare as unclean despite modern scientific understanding? 8. How should Christians interpret dietary laws in Leviticus 11:6 today? 9. What is the historical context of Leviticus 11:6 regarding ancient dietary practices? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 11? 11. How do we reconcile the Bible’s claim that rabbits chew cud when they do not? 12. Which animals are considered clean or unclean? 13. Do rabbits actually chew their cud? 14. Acts 10:9-16 - Does Peter's vision about eating unclean animals contradict Leviticus 11 and God's previous dietary laws? What Does Leviticus 11:6 Mean The rabbit• “The rabbit” refers to a common small mammal familiar to Israel’s wilderness wanderings. It is named again in Deuteronomy 14:7 alongside the hare and the hyrax. • By singling it out, God highlights that even ordinary, familiar creatures fall under His detailed distinctions (see Leviticus 11:42 for similar specificity). though it chews the cud • Leviticus 11:6: “The rabbit, though it chews the cud …” Rabbits repeatedly move their jaws in a way that looks like rumination. From the observer’s perspective this qualified as “chewing the cud,” lining up with the broader rule in Leviticus 11:3 that permitted animals that both chew the cud and have split hooves. • God’s criteria were practical signposts for Israel. Animals that seemed to ruminate symbolized internal cleansing—an outward reminder of the inward purity God desired (Psalm 24:3-4). does not have a divided hoof • Continuing the verse: “… does not have a divided hoof …” A truly divided hoof is fully split and hardened, as in cattle (Leviticus 11:3). A rabbit’s foot is soft and not completely parted. • Because the animal meets only one of the two required signs, it fails the test. James 2:10 illustrates a parallel principle: breaking one part of the law breaks the whole. Total conformity matters. it is unclean for you • The conclusion: “… it is unclean for you.” “Unclean” here is ceremonial, not a declaration of inherent sinfulness in the creature (Leviticus 11:44-45). • This restriction taught Israel to separate daily life unto God, echoing Exodus 19:6—“you will be for Me a kingdom of priests.” • In Christ the ceremonial boundaries are fulfilled; Peter hears, “What God has cleansed, you must not call common” (Acts 10:15). Yet the original command still instructs us about God’s holiness and the need for discernment (1 Peter 1:15-16). summary Leviticus 11:6 sets the rabbit apart to illustrate that partial conformity cannot satisfy God’s standard. The creature appears to chew cud but lacks the divided hoof, thus classified as unclean. The verse affirms God’s meticulous concern for holiness, teaches His people to honor distinctions He makes, and ultimately points forward to the complete cleansing provided in Christ without diminishing the accuracy or authority of the original command. (6) And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but.--Better, though he cheweth the cud, yet. Other nations, too, shunned the flesh of hares. The Parsees considered the hare as the most unclean of all animals, and the ancient Britons abstained from eating it because of the loathsome disorders to which the hare is subject. Like the rabbit, or the hyrax, the hare has not the peculiar stomach of the true ruminant; but, like the rabbit, the hare, when sitting at rest, so moves its jaws that it appears to masticate. As the object of the legislator was to furnish the people with marks by which they were to distinguish the clean from the unclean animals, he necessarily adopted those which were in common vogue, and which alone were intelligible in those days.Verse 6. - The hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof, There is little doubt that the same animal as our hare is meant. Neither the hare, however, nor the hyrax chews the cud in the strict sense of the words. But they have the appearance of doing so. The rule respecting chewing the cud was given to and by Moses as a legislator, not as an anatomist, to serve as a sign by which animals might be known to be clean for food. Phenomenal not scientific language is used here, as in Joshua 10:12, "as we might speak of whales and their congeners as fish, when there is no need of scientific accuracy" (Clark). "All these marks of distinction in the Levitical law are wisely and even necessarily made on the basis of popular observation and belief, not on that of anatomical exactness. Otherwise the people would have been continually liable to error. Scientifically, the camel would be said to divide the hoof, and the hare does not chew the cud. But laws for popular use must necessarily employ terms as they are popularly understood. These matters are often referred to as scientific errors; whereas they were simply descriptions, necessarily popular, for the understanding and enforcement of the law" (Gardiner).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The rabbit,הָאַרְנֶ֗בֶת (hā·’ar·ne·ḇeṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 768: The hare though כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it הִ֔וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are chews מַעֲלַ֤ת (ma·‘ă·laṯ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the cud, גֵּרָה֙ (gê·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1625: The cud does not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no have a split הִפְרִ֑יסָה (hip̄·rî·sāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6536: To break in pieces, to split, distribute hoof; וּפַרְסָ֖ה (ū·p̄ar·sāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6541: A claw, split hoof it הִ֖וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is unclean טְמֵאָ֥ה (ṭə·mê·’āh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2931: Unclean for you. לָכֶֽם׃ (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Leviticus 11:6 NIVLeviticus 11:6 NLT Leviticus 11:6 ESV Leviticus 11:6 NASB Leviticus 11:6 KJV Leviticus 11:6 BibleApps.com Leviticus 11:6 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 11:6 Chinese Bible Leviticus 11:6 French Bible Leviticus 11:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 11:6 The hare because she chews the cud (Le Lv Lev.) |
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