Hare

Type Animal Hebrew אַרְנֶבֶת

A small, light brown animal resembling a rabbit, with long ears and strong legs for jumping; it was considered ceremonially clean to eat.

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Hare

About Hare

Small, swift, long-eared mammal similar to the rabbit (Lv 11:6; Dt 14:7). See Animals.

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Key References

Leviticus 11:6

The rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you.

Deuteronomy 14:7

But of those that chew the cud or have a completely divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: the camel, the rabbit, or the rock badger. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a divided hoof. They are unclean for you,

All Scripture References (2)

Leviticus (1)
Leviticus 11:6

The rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you.

Deuteronomy (1)
Deuteronomy 14:7

But of those that chew the cud or have a completely divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: the camel, the rabbit, or the rock badger. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a divided hoof. They are unclean for you,