And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.
And the pig, even though it has a split hoof that is divided in two, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you.
God is explaining that pigs are considered unclean animals that the Israelites should not eat, even though they have split hooves like clean animals.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, after the Israelites escaped slavery in Egypt, God provided detailed laws in Leviticus to guide their daily lives and maintain holiness as His chosen people. These dietary rules, including the ban on pork, were meant to promote physical health, prevent assimilation with pagan cultures, and symbolize moral and spiritual purity. Pigs were classified as unclean because, despite having split hooves, they did not chew the cud, teaching the Israelites that true cleanliness required full adherence to God's standards.
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