Leviticus 11:6

Key Reflection

In Leviticus 11:6, the Israelites were instructed that although the hyrax (often translated as "coney" in older translations) chews its cud, it is unclean because it does not have a divided hoof. This dietary law would have been significant to the original audience, emphasizing their separation from the practices of neighboring cultures and reinforcing the idea that certain animals were ritually impure, reflecting broader themes of holiness and worship within ancient Israelite society.