Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַרְנֶבֶת”
Understanding ʼarnebeth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain derivation hare. - the hare 1) hare 1a) probably an extinct animal because no known hare chews its cud, exa...
H768
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַרְנֶבֶת
Phoneticar-neh'-beth
Transliterationʼarnebeth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain derivation hare. - the hare 1) hare 1a) probably an extinct animal because no known hare chews its cud, exact meaning is unknown, and best left untranslated as "arnebeth"
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 11:6 | “And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.” Word: אַרְנֶבֶת (ʼarnebeth) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:7 | “Nevertheless these ye shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the cloven hoof; as the camel, and the hare, and the coney: for they chew the cud, but divide not the hoof; therefore they are unclean unto you.” Word: אַרְנֶבֶת (ʼarnebeth) |