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Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 11:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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He divide the hoof ... - It is cloven-footed and completely, etc. See Leviticus 11:3 note. Of all the quadrupeds of which the Law forbids the flesh to be eaten, the pig seems to have been regarded as the most unclean. Compare the marginal references. Several other nations have agreed with the Hebrews in this respect: the reason being that its flesh is unwholesome, especially in warm climates. return to 'Top of Page'
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