Leviticus 11:5

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

"And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you." - Leviticus 11:5
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What does Leviticus 11:5 mean?

Leviticus 11:5, according to the King James Version (KJV), states, "And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you." This verse is part of a larger passage in Leviticus that provides instructions on what animals the Israelites were…

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Lessons from the Coney: Understanding Cleanliness in God's Design

In Leviticus 11:5, we read, "And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you." At first glance, this verse from the Old Testament may seem puzzling and disconnected from the modern-day believer. However, as we dig deeper, we discover…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Purity: Reflecting on Leviticus 11:5

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts open and eager to receive the wisdom and guidance that Your Word has for us. Your Scriptures are living and powerful, illuminating our paths and shedding light on our understanding of what it means to live a life that is…

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Leviticus 11:5 - "And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you."
Leviticus 11:22
Leviticus 11:18 - "And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,"
Leviticus 11:17 - "And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl,"
Leviticus 11:14 - "And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;"
Leviticus 11:15 - "Every raven after his kind;"
Leviticus 5:11 - "¶ But if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering."
Leviticus 11:30 - "And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the snail, and the mole."
Leviticus 5:14 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 11:19 - "And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat."
Leviticus 5:5 - "And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing:"
Leviticus 9:11 - "And the flesh and the hide he burnt with fire without the camp."
Leviticus 23:5 - "In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD'S passover."
Leviticus 11:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,"
Leviticus 11:16 - "And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,"
Leviticus 5:19 - "It is a trespass offering: he hath certainly trespassed against the LORD."
Leviticus 11:41 - "And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth shall be an abomination; it shall not be eaten."
Leviticus 19:11 - "¶ Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another."
Leviticus 7:11 - "And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD."
Leviticus 8:5 - "And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the LORD commanded to be done."
Leviticus 4:5 - "And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation:"
"And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle," - Leviticus 11:18
Leviticus 11:12 - "Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you."
Leviticus 11:8 - "Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you."
Leviticus 26:11 - "And I will set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you."
Leviticus 3:11 - "And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD."
Leviticus 11:24 - "And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the even."
Leviticus 11:20 - "All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you."
Leviticus 11:3 - "Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat."