Bible Strands
Leviticus 11:5
The rock badger, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses addresses the Israelites at Sinai, recording the dietary regulations that separate clean animals from unclean ones.
The words — The Hebrew noun שָׁפָן (sha.Fan) names the rock badger, while the phrase מַעֲלֶה גֵרָה (ma.'a.Leh ge.Rah) literally means "bringing up cud."
The thread — This creature appears again in Psalms 104:18 as a cliff dweller and in Proverbs 30:26 as a weak animal that makes homes in rocks.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to verify both chewing the cud and possessing a divided hoof, declaring any animal missing one trait ritually unclean.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.
Cross-references
- Psalms 104:18 The high mountains are for the wild goats, the cliffs a refuge for the rock badgers.
- Proverbs 30:26 the rock badgers are creatures of little power, yet they make their homes in the rocks;
- Job 36:14 They die in their youth, among the male shrine prostitutes.
- Matthew 7:26 But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
- Romans 2:18 if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;
- Philippians 3:18 For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
- 2 Timothy 3:5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!
- Titus 1:16 They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.