Lev 11:4-8 | MHM | STEP | v. 4-8 : Animals that do not meet both conditions (chewing the cud and dividing the hoof) are unclean. For example, pigs are unclean because, although they have divided hooves, they do not chew the cud. The Israelites are not allowed to eat these animals or even touch their carcasses. This teaches them to avoid anything that might lead to sin or impurity (Leviticus 11:4-8 ).

‏ Leviticus 11:4-8

v. 4-8: Animals that do not meet both conditions (chewing the cud and dividing the hoof) are unclean. For example, pigs are unclean because, although they have divided hooves, they do not chew the cud. The Israelites are not allowed to eat these animals or even touch their carcasses. This teaches them to avoid anything that might lead to sin or impurity (Leviticus 11:4-8 ^a).

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