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Hoof rule · Contact rule Every step opens the verse it rests on.

BeginningAnimals lacking the required hoof signs are unclean to Israel.“‘Every animal which has a split hoof that isn’t completely divided, or doesn’t chew the cud, is unclean to you. Everyone who touches them shall be… — Leviticus 11:26 · WEB

In the commentaryBe Holy, for I Am Holy

Apply the hoof and contact rules

1 Hoof test

Not fully divided

Treat as uncleanAny animal with a divided but not fully cloven hoof is unclean if it does not meet the required signs.“‘Every animal which has a split hoof that isn’t completely divided, or doesn’t chew the cud, is unclean to you. Everyone who touches them shall be… — Leviticus 11:26 · WEB

In the commentaryBe Holy, for I Am Holy

2 Touch the carcass

Until evening

Wait until eveningWhoever touches its carcass is unclean until evening.Whatever goes on its paws, among all animals that go on all fours, they are unclean to you. Whoever touches their carcass shall be unclean until the… — Leviticus 11:27 · WEB

In the commentaryBe Holy, for I Am Holy

3 Carry the carcass

Wash clothes · until evening

Wash and waitWhoever carries its carcass must wash clothes and remains unclean until evening.He who carries their carcass shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening. They are unclean to you. — Leviticus 11:28 · WEB

In the commentaryBe Holy, for I Am Holy

Observe the hoof and contact rules“‘Every animal which has a split hoof that isn’t completely divided, or doesn’t chew the cud, is unclean to you. Everyone who touches them shall be… — Leviticus 11:26–28 · WEB

In the commentaryBe Holy, for I Am Holy

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