Leviticus 11:6

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

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Other Translations for Leviticus 11:6

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

and so also is the hare, for it too chews over again, yet its hoof is not divided,

ERV

And the hare, because she cheweth the cud but parteth not the hoof, she is unclean unto you.

NHEB

The hare, because she chews the cud but doesn't part the hoof, she is unclean to you.

SMT

And the hare, for this bringing up rumination, and cleaving not the cloven hoof; it is unclean to you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 11:6

AndthehareH768Noun FemininebecausehechewethH5927VerbthecudH1625Noun FemininebutdividethH6536VerbnotthehoofH6541Noun FeminineheisuncleanH2931Adjectiveuntoyou

Commentary for Leviticus 11:6

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

Overview of Leviticus 11:6

Summary

Hares prohibited despite cud-chewing capability

Event

Animal declared unfit

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC