Leviticus 11:6The hare, because she chews the cud but doesn't part the hoof, she is unclean to you.
The setting
Sinai wilderness, ~1446 BC. God concludes this section of dietary restrictions with the hare, completing the list of pseudo-ruminants. Modern location: Sinai Peninsula, Egypt.
The emotion here: faithful transcription of God's detailed covenant requirements despite personal bewilderment
The original word
arnevet (ארנבת) — hare or rabbit, referring to the female of the species specifically
Why it matters
Hares were common in the ancient Near East and were hunted for food by surrounding nations
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 11:6
The text specifically mentions 'she' for the hare, possibly because female hares were more commonly observed in their apparent cud-chewing behavior
Common misconceptionPeople think these laws prove the Bible is scientifically wrong, but they reflect God's classification system for covenant living, not zoological textbooks.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 11:6
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 11:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 11:6 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include holiness, dietary law, obedience. Notable phrases: unclean to you; chews the cud; part the hoof. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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