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Whatever parts the hoof, and is cloven-footed, [and] chews the cud, among the animals, that may you eat.
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The Two Clear Signs
The law provides two clear, physical signs for identifying clean land animals: they must have a hoof that is completely split in two, and they must chew the cud (ruminate). Commentators explain that both criteria had to be met. This rule established a clear, observable standard for the Israelites to follow in their daily lives.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Parteth ... - Rather, is clovenfooted and completely separates the hoofs.
19th Century
Anglican
Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted. —Better, Whatsoever is clovenfooted, and entirely separates the hoo…
16th Century
Protestant
Whatsoever parteth the hoof. While I fear that little confidence can be placed in the allegories in which many have taken delight, I do no…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is cloven footed That is, whose hoof is parted and cloven quite through; for there are some c…
These laws seem to have been intended,
As a test of the people's obedience, as Adam was forbidden to eat from the tree of knowledge…
