Leviticus 11:7
Leviticus 11:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The swine is unclean despite having split hooves, because it does not chew the cud.
The Context of Leviticus 11:7
The major exception: swine has hooves but lacks cud-chewing.
What Does Leviticus 11:7 Mean?
The swine demonstrates the reverse case: it has cloven hooves but fails to chew the cud. This third type of exception shows both halves of the test are mandatory.
The swine becomes emblematic of what is forbidden. Its disqualification despite one clean marker illustrates the completeness required of clean animals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 11:7
What does Leviticus 11:7 mean?
The swine is unclean despite having split hooves, because it does not chew the cud.
What is the context of Leviticus 11:7?
The major exception: swine has hooves but lacks cud-chewing.