Strong's Lexicon arnebeth: Hare Original Word: אַרְנֶבֶת Word Origin: The origin of the word is uncertain, but it is a Hebrew term used in the context of dietary laws. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "arnebeth," as the term is specific to the Hebrew dietary laws and does not appear in the New Testament. Usage: The term "arnebeth" refers to a hare, a small mammal similar to a rabbit. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is specifically mentioned in the dietary laws given to the Israelites, where it is classified as an unclean animal that should not be eaten. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, dietary laws were an essential part of religious observance, distinguishing the Israelites from surrounding nations. The hare, although it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof, which is why it is considered unclean according to Levitical law. These laws were part of the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing holiness and separation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a hare NASB Translation rabbit (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַרְנֶבֶת noun feminine hare (Arabic  , Syriac  , Assyrian annabu, as springer?) eating of it forbidden Leviticus 11:6 (P) Deuteronomy 14:7. אָ֫נָה אָ֫נֶה see below אַי. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hare Of uncertain derivation; the hare -- hare. Forms and Transliterations הָאַרְנֶ֗בֶת הָאַרְנֶ֨בֶת הארנבת hā’arneḇeṯ hā·’ar·ne·ḇeṯ haarNevetLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 11:6 HEB: וְאֶת־ הָאַרְנֶ֗בֶת כִּֽי־ מַעֲלַ֤ת NAS: the rabbit also, for though it chews KJV: And the hare, because he cheweth INT: the rabbit for chews Deuteronomy 14:7 2 Occurrences |
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