Leviticus 11:4
“Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Nevertheless, these shall ye not eat,.... To whom one of these descriptive characters may agree but not the other:
of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Divideth not the hoof - The toes of the camel are divided above, but they are united below in a sort of cushion or pad…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 11:1-8
Now that Aaron was consecrated a high priest over the house of God, God spoke to him with Moses, and appointed them both…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The camel's hoof is parted above but the lower part is not divided. The Egyptians did not eat the flesh of the camel,…