Leviticus 11:5

And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 11:5

BSB

The rock badger, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you.

AKJV

And the coney, because he chews the cud, but divides not the hoof; he is unclean to you.

CPDV

The rock rabbit which chews over again, and whose hoof is not divided, is unclean,

ERV

And the coney, because he cheweth the cud but parteth not the hoof, he is unclean unto you.

NHEB

The coney, because he chews the cud but doesn't have a parted hoof, he is unclean to you.

SMT

The coney, for this bringing up rumination, and will not cleave the cloven hoof; it is unclean to you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 11:5

AndtheconeyH8227becausehechewethH5927VerbthecudH1625Noun FemininebutdividethH6536VerbnotthehoofH6541Noun FeminineheisuncleanH2931Adjectiveuntoyou

Commentary for Leviticus 11:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Leviticus 11:5

Summary

Coneys deemed unclean regardless of cud-chewing

Event

Animal declared unfit

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC