Leviticus 11:5
“And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the coney,.... Or rabbit:
because he cheweth the cud; or "though he cheweth"; which yet, some observe, the coney…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The coney - The Old English name for a rabbit. The animal meant is the Hyrax Syriacus. It bears some resemblance to the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The coney - שפן shaphan, not the rabbit, but rather a creature nearly resembling it, which abounds in Judea, Palestine,…
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 coney The exact equivalent of the Heb. shâphânis given in R.V. mg. In Psa 104:18; Pro 30:26 it is described as a…
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