According to the dietary laws in Leviticus 11, which of these criteria must a land animal meet to be considered 'clean' and edible?
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Correct answer: Must have a divided hoof and chew the cud
Leviticus 11:3 specifies that any animal that has a divided hoof and chews the cud may be eaten. If an animal only met one of these two criteria, such as a camel or a pig, it was considered unclean.
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