גֵּרָה
ge.rah (H1625)
cud
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "ge.rah" (H1625) is defined as "cud." This term refers to the partially digested food that ruminant animals, such as cows, regurgitate and re-chew to further break down their food. The word "ge.rah" is used 11 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in ancient Hebrew culture. Its usage suggests that the concept of cud was familiar to the ancient Israelites, who likely observed the digestive habits of animals and applied this understanding to their own lives. The significance of "ge.rah" lies in its potential metaphorical applications. In a ruminant animal, the cud represents a process of re-examining and re-processing information, highlighting the importance of reflection and digestion in understanding and learning. This concept may have been used by ancient Hebrew writers to convey ideas about spiritual growth, wisdom, and the importance of careful consideration.
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Whatever parts the hoof, and is cloven-footed, and chews the cud among the animals, that you may eat.
“ ‘Nevertheless these you shall not eat of those that chew the cud, or of those who part the hoof: the camel, because it chews the cud but doesn’t have a parted hoof, is unclean to you.
The hyrax, because it chews the cud but doesn’t have a parted hoof, is unclean to you.
The hare, because it chews the cud but doesn’t have a parted hoof, is unclean to you.
The pig, because it has a split hoof, and is cloven-footed, but doesn’t chew the cud, is unclean to you.
“ ‘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 unclean.
Every animal that parts the hoof, and has the hoof split in two and chews the cud, among the animals, you may eat.
Nevertheless these you shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of those who have the hoof split: the camel, the hare, and the rabbit. Because they chew the cud but don’t part the hoof, they are unclean to you.
The pig, because it has a split hoof but doesn’t chew the cud, is unclean to you. You shall not eat their meat. You shall not touch their carcasses.