Leviticus 11:3 nasb — 'Whatever divides a hoof, thus making split hoofs, and chews the cud, among the animals, that you may eat.

NASB

"'Whatever divides a hoof, thus making split hoofs, and chews the cud, among the animals, that you may eat."

— Leviticus 11:3, NASB

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Leviticus 11 — Context

1

The LORD spoke again to Moses and to Aaron, saying to them,

2

"Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'These are the creatures which you may eat from all the animals that are on the earth.

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'Whatever divides a hoof, thus making split hoofs, and chews the cud, among the animals, that you may eat.

4

'Nevertheless, you are not to eat of these, among those which chew the cud, or among those which divide the hoof: the camel, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof, it is unclean to you.

5

'Likewise, the shaphan, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof, it is unclean to you;

6

the rabbit also, for though it chews cud, it does not divide the hoof, it is unclean to you;

Leviticus 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:3 say?
Leviticus 11:3 in the NASB reads: “'Whatever divides a hoof, thus making split hoofs, and chews the cud, among the animals, that you may eat.”
Where is Leviticus 11:3 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 3.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 11:3.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:3 in?
Leviticus 11:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 11:3?
Leviticus 11:3 reads (NASB): “'Whatever divides a hoof, thus making split hoofs, and chews the cud, among the animals, that you may eat.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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