Prof.dr. Ibrahim Khalil asked:


The Bible says that the Rabbit is a ruminant animal while the sciences say that the Rabbit is not a ruminant animal.

The Quran does not mention the Rabbit by name but it gives an Arabic word of four characters that can be applicable for man, animals, birds, plants and microbes.

The Rabbit in the Bible:

RABBITS ERRONEOUSLY CALLED RUMINANTS IN THE BIBLE

The rabbits are mentioned in the Old Testament in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. The rabbit does not mentioned in the New Testament.

The quotes herein are from the New International Version.

Leviticus 11:3-6:

‘Whatever divides the hoof, and is cloven-footed, chewing the cud, among the animals, that you shall eat.

‘Only, you shall not eat these of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: the camel, for he chews the cud but does not divide the hoof; he is unclean to you.

And the rock badger, because he chews the cud, but does not divide the hoof; he is unclean to you.

‘And the hare, because he chews the cud but does not divide the hoof; he is unclean to you.’

Deuteronomy 14:6-8:

You may eat any animal that has a split hoof divided in two and that chews the cud.

However, of those that chew the cud or that have a split hoof completely divided you may not eat the camel, the rabbit or the Coney. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a split hoof; they are ceremonially unclean for you.

The pig is also unclean; although it has a split hoof, it does not chew the cud. You are not to eat their meat or touch their carcasses.

These verses made the digestive process of the rabbit an object of a hot theological discussion?

In Hebrew “arnebeth” means rabbit

Also, in Arabic “arnab” means a male rabbit and “arnabat” means a female rabbit.

The Hebrew words are: ‘ALEH GERAH, lit,

These Hebrew words mean ‘Gerah the cud’ and translated to ‘chew the cud’

The exact or the true translation should be: “raising up what has been swallowed”)? Or may be translated to ‘bring up the cud’

Rabbits do not bring up anything; they let it go all the way through, and then eat it again. The description given in Leviticus is inaccurate. Rabbits do eat their own dung; they do not bring anything up and chew on it.

The Bible says that the hare chews the cud, but the scientists claim that the Bible is in error on this point.

Furthermore, some skeptics claim that since the Bible contains this error, it is not the Word of God and cannot be taken seriously on any other points either.

Animals that ‘chew the cud’ are called ruminants. They hardly chew their food when first eaten, but swallow it into a special stomach where the food is partially digested. Then it is regurgitated, chewed again, and swallowed into a different stomach. Animals which do this include cows, sheep and goats, and they all have four stomachs. Coneys and rabbits are not ruminants.

Animals which do this include cows, sheep, goats, deer, and giraffes; they all have four stomachs and chewing a cud consisting of regurgitated, partially digested food.” Coneys and rabbits are not ruminants.

The rabbit does not fit this definition, and trying to classify it as a ruminant is not accepted.

Biblical scholars refuse to see this statement as a biological error that incorrectly classifies the rabbit as a ruminant or cud-chewer.

When defining the rabbit, most of the Bible Dictionaries say that the habit of the rabbit is to grind its teeth and move its jaw as if it actually chewed the cud. But, like the Coney, it is not a ruminant with four stomachs, but a rodent like the squirrel, rat, etc. Moses speaks of it according to appearance. It is interdicted because, though apparently chewing the cud, it did not divide the hoof.”

Examples of what is said about the rabbit in some Bible Dictionaries

Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, page 525:

“The assertion that the hare is a ruminant is contrary to fact. Some movements of the mouth and jaws have been erroneously interpreted as cud-chewing.”

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, page 616:

“This animal is mentioned only in the lists of unclean animals in Leviticus and Deuteronomy…The hare and the Coney are not ruminants, but might be supposed to be from their habit of almost continuously moving their jaws.”

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, 2000 edition, page 552:

“Because it “chews the cud” but “does not have divided hoofs,” the hare is classified as an unclean animal (Lev. 11:6; Deut. 14:7). Actually, it is not a ruminant but may have appeared as such to ancient observers because of its constant chewing movements.”

A Biblical scholar said:

“I don’t believe the rabbit chews the cud in the modern technical sense. It simply makes a chewing motion that from an observational point of view can be associated with other animals that do chew the cud in the technical sense.”

Another intellectual claims that “the Hebrew “arnebeth” means an unidentified animal which is rendered hare or rabbit, perhaps incorrectly”. His opinion is far beyond the reality!

Other Biblical academic said:

“Does the rabbit ruminate? True ruminants normally have four stomachs, and that which has been worked over in these stomachs is regurgitated into the mouth when it is ready to be chewed again. In this technical sense neither the rabbit nor the hare can be called ruminants, but they do give the appearance of chewing their cud in the same way ruminants do.”

Herein the conclusion of what the Biblical researchers say:

? The Rabbits do give the appearance of chewing their cud in the same way ruminants do.

? The Rabbits are not ruminants, but might be supposed to be from their habit of almost continuously moving their jaws.

? The Rabbits are not ruminants but may have appeared as such to ancient observers because of their constant chewing movements.

Now the question is: what is the relation between the Word of God and the ancient observers who assumed that the Rabbits are cud-chewing due to its habit of continuously moving its jaws? And who wrote the Bible those observers or the God?

The Rabbit in the Quran:

The rabbit by name is not mentioned in the Quran.

However, the Quran gives an Arabic word of four characters that can be applicable for man, animals, birds, plants and microbes.

You will read about this comprehensive word very soon.

Prof.dr. Ibrahim Khalil asked:


The Bible says that the Rabbit is a ruminant animal while the sciences say that the Rabbit is not a ruminant animal.

The Quran does not mention the Rabbit by name but it gives an Arabic word of four characters that can be applicable for man, animals, birds, plants and microbes.

The Rabbit in the Bible:

RABBITS ERRONEOUSLY CALLED RUMINANTS IN THE BIBLE

The rabbits are mentioned in the Old Testament in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. The rabbit does not mentioned in the New Testament.

The quotes herein are from the New International Version.

Leviticus 11:3-6:

‘Whatever divides the hoof, and is cloven-footed, chewing the cud, among the animals, that you shall eat.

‘Only, you shall not eat these of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: the camel, for he chews the cud but does not divide the hoof; he is unclean to you.

And the rock badger, because he chews the cud, but does not divide the hoof; he is unclean to you.

‘And the hare, because he chews the cud but does not divide the hoof; he is unclean to you.’

Deuteronomy 14:6-8:

You may eat any animal that has a split hoof divided in two and that chews the cud.

However, of those that chew the cud or that have a split hoof completely divided you may not eat the camel, the rabbit or the Coney. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a split hoof; they are ceremonially unclean for you.

The pig is also unclean; although it has a split hoof, it does not chew the cud. You are not to eat their meat or touch their carcasses.

These verses made the digestive process of the rabbit an object of a hot theological discussion?

In Hebrew “arnebeth” means rabbit

Also, in Arabic “arnab” means a male rabbit and “arnabat” means a female rabbit.

The Hebrew words are: ‘ALEH GERAH, lit,

These Hebrew words mean ‘Gerah the cud’ and translated to ‘chew the cud’

The exact or the true translation should be: “raising up what has been swallowed”)? Or may be translated to ‘bring up the cud’

Rabbits do not bring up anything; they let it go all the way through, and then eat it again. The description given in Leviticus is inaccurate. Rabbits do eat their own dung; they do not bring anything up and chew on it.

The Bible says that the hare chews the cud, but the scientists claim that the Bible is in error on this point.

Furthermore, some skeptics claim that since the Bible contains this error, it is not the Word of God and cannot be taken seriously on any other points either.

Animals that ‘chew the cud’ are called ruminants. They hardly chew their food when first eaten, but swallow it into a special stomach where the food is partially digested. Then it is regurgitated, chewed again, and swallowed into a different stomach. Animals which do this include cows, sheep and goats, and they all have four stomachs. Coneys and rabbits are not ruminants.

Animals which do this include cows, sheep, goats, deer, and giraffes; they all have four stomachs and chewing a cud consisting of regurgitated, partially digested food.” Coneys and rabbits are not ruminants.

The rabbit does not fit this definition, and trying to classify it as a ruminant is not accepted.

Biblical scholars refuse to see this statement as a biological error that incorrectly classifies the rabbit as a ruminant or cud-chewer.

When defining the rabbit, most of the Bible Dictionaries say that the habit of the rabbit is to grind its teeth and move its jaw as if it actually chewed the cud. But, like the Coney, it is not a ruminant with four stomachs, but a rodent like the squirrel, rat, etc. Moses speaks of it according to appearance. It is interdicted because, though apparently chewing the cud, it did not divide the hoof.”

Examples of what is said about the rabbit in some Bible Dictionaries

Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, page 525:

“The assertion that the hare is a ruminant is contrary to fact. Some movements of the mouth and jaws have been erroneously interpreted as cud-chewing.”

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, page 616:

“This animal is mentioned only in the lists of unclean animals in Leviticus and Deuteronomy…The hare and the Coney are not ruminants, but might be supposed to be from their habit of almost continuously moving their jaws.”

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, 2000 edition, page 552:

“Because it “chews the cud” but “does not have divided hoofs,” the hare is classified as an unclean animal (Lev. 11:6; Deut. 14:7). Actually, it is not a ruminant but may have appeared as such to ancient observers because of its constant chewing movements.”

A Biblical scholar said:

“I don’t believe the rabbit chews the cud in the modern technical sense. It simply makes a chewing motion that from an observational point of view can be associated with other animals that do chew the cud in the technical sense.”

Another intellectual claims that “the Hebrew “arnebeth” means an unidentified animal which is rendered hare or rabbit, perhaps incorrectly”. His opinion is far beyond the reality!

Other Biblical academic said:

“Does the rabbit ruminate? True ruminants normally have four stomachs, and that which has been worked over in these stomachs is regurgitated into the mouth when it is ready to be chewed again. In this technical sense neither the rabbit nor the hare can be called ruminants, but they do give the appearance of chewing their cud in the same way ruminants do.”

Herein the conclusion of what the Biblical researchers say:

? The Rabbits do give the appearance of chewing their cud in the same way ruminants do.

? The Rabbits are not ruminants, but might be supposed to be from their habit of almost continuously moving their jaws.

? The Rabbits are not ruminants but may have appeared as such to ancient observers because of their constant chewing movements.

Now the question is: what is the relation between the Word of God and the ancient observers who assumed that the Rabbits are cud-chewing due to its habit of continuously moving its jaws? And who wrote the Bible those observers or the God?

The Rabbit in the Quran:

The rabbit by name is not mentioned in the Quran.

However, the Quran gives an Arabic word of four characters that can be applicable for man, animals, birds, plants and microbes.

You will read about this comprehensive word very soon.

Ewyen Minh asked:


A new 12-year cycle started at Feb 7, 2008 with the Year of the Rat according to the Chinese calendar. This important cycle (or era) ends at Feb 5, 2019. It is a 12-year period generally ruled by the universal element of Earth. There are also other elements which rule over each of the 12 years. For example Earth rules over the first and the second year of the cycle (2008, 2009) while Metal rules over the third and the fourth year of the cycle (2010, 2011). The year 2008 is also ruled by the sign of the Rat and has a Yang (male) nature. So 2008 is the Yang year of the Earth Rat. What are the predictions for the sign of the Rabbit for 2008? This is what this article is all about.

The Rabbit rules over 2011 in the 12-year era, a year that will bring extreme fortune to all people under this sign. Until then though, Rabbit people have a lot of things to do. During 2008 they will have great chances to attract members of the opposite sex. It is likely they will find a great sex partner if they lack one. The nature of the Rat, which rules over 2008, will also help them solve any complex problems in a diplomatic way.

2008 is also a great year for Rabbit people to engage in cultural activities. Their love for the arts will be increased. It is highly recommended for them to start creating something artistic of their own. Others will admire everything they create.

Rabbit people are very peaceful and hate fighting. This year though, they might encounter a lot of arguments. It will be as if trouble seeks for Rabbits. What they should do is use their diplomatic minds to avoid such bad surprises or any unpredicted results. They will likely succeed in that because they are so lucky. They should be careful not to talk to much about other people’s lives. It is a fact that Rabbit people love gossip but during this year they should be extra careful about what they say.

The Earth’s effect on Rabbit people this year will be significant. It will make them conservative and over sensitive. The Yang (male) nature of 2008 will make them very attractive to members of the opposite sex. They should avoid any deceptive behaviors though. Rabbit people should not forget that others can be sensitive too.

Here are my predictions using the five star system. This has to do with the overall positive energy that the Rabbit will receive during 2008. One star (*) means less energy than expected, while five stars (*****) mean more energy than expected. Three stars (***) mean equal amount of positive and negative energy which is a balanced situation:

Rabbit energy prediction for 2008

Work issues:****

Love issues:*****

Social issues:***

Spiritual issues:**

Body issues:*

Wendy Stenberg-Tendys asked:


The first ‘Killer Rabbit’ of Caerbannog was introduced as a fictitious beast in the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail.  King Arthur of the round table, orderd Bors, one of his manly knights, to chop off the White Rabbit’s head. Unsheathing his sword, Bors boldly drew near the innocent looking Guardian Beast, known as the White Rabbit, only to have his own head chopped off by the Killer. All this was done to the sound of a tin opener at work. When the knights made a full frontal attack on the Cave of Caerbannog, they were driven off by the ferocious Killer Rabbit.

We find the next appearance of the Killer Rabbit in the musical, Spamalot, inspired by Monty Python’s movie. This had been inspired by Shakespear’s Hamelot.

Four years after the release of the Holy Grail movie, the Killer Rabbit hit the news big time.  While trying to take a break from the pressures of office, President Jimmy Carter was fishing in a pond in a canoe in Georgia. Suddenly he was faced with a desperate looking rabbit, swimming straight towards him. “It was hissing menacingly, its teeth flashing and nostrils flared as it frantically tried to find a safe haven”, was the description given. The President’s Secret Service men were caught flatfooted.

Having no weapon, the President had to use the oar against the killer rabbit, in order to protect himself.  Fortunately for everyone involved, (including the rabbit), the rabbit turned tail and swam for the shoreline. A White House photographer managed to capture the incident on film. However, like all Killer Rabbit photos, they were supposed to have been flushed down the Presidential toilet, never to see the light of day again. Since that time there have been reports of many Killer Rabbits.

In his first novel, Iain Banks wrote of a killer rabbit. Numerous computer-games feature killer rabbits. These titles include such names as: Eye of the North, Guild Wars, Fallout 2, Ultima Online, Blazing Dragons, to say just a few. Next came a killer rabbit card game and a series of interactive fiction books the Grailquest. Amonster rabbit was featured in the 1980 Dungeon and Dragons. Television was not to be out done and gave us Xena, the Warrior Princess, fighting a fierce, fanged rabbit.

The Internet gave us the comic Sluggy Freelance, a psychopathic rabbit. We have had killer rabbit slippers, killer rabbit dolls and killer rabbit t-shirts.

Finally we have Dean Hunt’s killer rabbit video, which ran riot on the social network, hitting the front page of DIGG.

Rumour has it that Dean’s Killer Rabbit has a mate, who has immigrated to Vanuatu, a tiny tropical island nation, which is the home of travel adventure destination of the South Pacific. It has been reported that Dean’s Killer Rabbit may be going to a secret tryst with MKRVu (Ms Killer Rabbit, Vanuatu) later this year. Stay tuned as we bring you more in the ‘Killer Rabbit’ series.

Astrojasta.com asked:


Rabbits are private individuals, a bit introverted and withdrawn. People born into this sign would rather work behind the scenes instead of being the center of attention in any situation. For this reason Rabbits are misunderstood to be loners but they are not. In fact, they enjoy socializing more than anyone. Rabbits however do not like to be in very competitive environments. They like peace and harmony and serving people for good causes. Rabbits would be very good diplomats.

Rabbits are apt to be sensitive to ailments and allergies. Stress or conflict will affect the Rabbit’s health, one of the reasons why Rabbit personalities prefer to exercise to be stress-free. Rabbits are extremely organized people and prefer their homes and offices to be clutter-free.

Rabbits make good actors, sports people, musicians, teachers, administrative personnels, PR agents and fashion designers.

Rabbits, like their animal counterpart, are quite calm people who do not exhibit aggressive behavior and will avoid confrontation at all costs. When angry about something, a Rabbit will approach it calmly and considerately, hardly ever raising the voice or becoming visibly annoyed.

The Rabbit is one of the most stylish creatures of the Chinese Animal Signs. Rabbits are classy and sophisticated, and can be found adorning latest styles and fashions. Rabbits also like artistic ventures, such as painting and music.

On the positive side Rabbits are gracious, kind, sensitive, soft-spoken, amiable, elegant, reserved, cautious, artistic, thorough, tender, self-assured, astute, compassionate and flexible.

On the nagative side Rabbits can be moody, detached, superficial, self-indulgent, opportunistic and lazy

Lucky gemstone of Rabbit personalities is Pearl.

Find out your compatibility with the other Chinese signs. The strengths and weaknesses of Chinese Zodiac may vary based on their element sign. The five different elements in the order of productive cycle include Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. If you do not know your element zodiac find out your Chinese element sign at Astrojasta.com.

Prof.dr. Ibrahim Khalil asked:


The Rabbit in the Bible:

RABBITS ERRONEOUSLY CALLED RUMINANTS IN THE BIBLE

The rabbits are mentioned in the Old Testament in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. The rabbit does not mentioned in the New Testament.

The quotes herein are from the New International Version.

Leviticus 11:3-6:

‘Whatever divides the hoof, and is cloven-footed, chewing the cud, among the animals, that you shall eat.

‘Only, you shall not eat these of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: the camel, for he chews the cud but does not divide the hoof; he is unclean to you.

And the rock badger, because he chews the cud, but does not divide the hoof; he is unclean to you.

‘And the hare, because he chews the cud but does not divide the hoof; he is unclean to you.’

Deuteronomy 14:6-8:

You may eat any animal that has a split hoof divided in two and that chews the cud.

However, of those that chew the cud or that have a split hoof completely divided you may not eat the camel, the rabbit or the Coney. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a split hoof; they are ceremonially unclean for you.

The pig is also unclean; although it has a split hoof, it does not chew the cud. You are not to eat their meat or touch their carcasses.

These verses made the digestive process of the rabbit an object of a hot theological discussion?

In Hebrew “arnebeth” means rabbit

Also, in Arabic “arnab” means a male rabbit and “arnabat” means a female rabbit.

The Hebrew words are: ‘ALEH GERAH, lit,

These Hebrew words mean ‘Gerah the cud’ and translated to ‘chew the cud’

The exact or the true translation should be: “raising up what has been swallowed”)? Or may be translated to ‘bring up the cud’

Rabbits do not bring up anything; they let it go all the way through, and then eat it again. The description given in Leviticus is inaccurate. Rabbits do eat their own dung; they do not bring anything up and chew on it.

The Bible says that the hare chews the cud, but the scientists claim that the Bible is in error on this point.

Furthermore, some skeptics claim that since the Bible contains this error, it is not the Word of God and cannot be taken seriously on any other points either.

Animals that ‘chew the cud’ are called ruminants. They hardly chew their food when first eaten, but swallow it into a special stomach where the food is partially digested. Then it is regurgitated, chewed again, and swallowed into a different stomach. Animals which do this include cows, sheep and goats, and they all have four stomachs. Coneys and rabbits are not ruminants.

Animals which do this include cows, sheep, goats, deer, and giraffes; they all have four stomachs and chewing a cud consisting of regurgitated, partially digested food.” Coneys and rabbits are not ruminants.

The rabbit does not fit this definition, and trying to classify it as a ruminant is not accepted.

Biblical scholars refuse to see this statement as a biological error that incorrectly classifies the rabbit as a ruminant or cud-chewer.

When defining the rabbit, most of the Bible Dictionaries say that the habit of the rabbit is to grind its teeth and move its jaw as if it actually chewed the cud. But, like the Coney, it is not a ruminant with four stomachs, but a rodent like the squirrel, rat, etc. Moses speaks of it according to appearance. It is interdicted because, though apparently chewing the cud, it did not divide the hoof.”

Examples of what is said about the rabbit in some Bible Dictionaries

Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, page 525:

“The assertion that the hare is a ruminant is contrary to fact. Some movements of the mouth and jaws have been erroneously interpreted as cud-chewing.”

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, page 616:

“This animal is mentioned only in the lists of unclean animals in Leviticus and Deuteronomy…The hare and the Coney are not ruminants, but might be supposed to be from their habit of almost continuously moving their jaws.”

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, 2000 edition, page 552:

“Because it “chews the cud” but “does not have divided hoofs,” the hare is classified as an unclean animal (Lev. 11:6; Deut. 14:7). Actually, it is not a ruminant but may have appeared as such to ancient observers because of its constant chewing movements.”

A Biblical scholar said:

“I don’t believe the rabbit chews the cud in the modern technical sense. It simply makes a chewing motion that from an observational point of view can be associated with other animals that do chew the cud in the technical sense.”

Another intellectual claims that “the Hebrew “arnebeth” means an unidentified animal which is rendered hare or rabbit, perhaps incorrectly”. His opinion is far beyond the reality!

Other Biblical academic said:

“Does the rabbit ruminate? True ruminants normally have four stomachs, and that which has been worked over in these stomachs is regurgitated into the mouth when it is ready to be chewed again. In this technical sense neither the rabbit nor the hare can be called ruminants, but they do give the appearance of chewing their cud in the same way ruminants do.”

Herein the conclusion of what the Biblical researchers say:

? The Rabbits do give the appearance of chewing their cud in the same way ruminants do.

? The Rabbits are not ruminants, but might be supposed to be from their habit of almost continuously moving their jaws.

? The Rabbits are not ruminants but may have appeared as such to ancient observers because of their constant chewing movements.

Now the question is: what is the relation between the Word of God and the ancient observers who assumed that the Rabbits are cud-chewing due to its habit of continuously moving its jaws? And who wrote the Bible those observers or the God?

The Rabbit in the Quran:

The rabbit by name is not mentioned in the Quran.

However, the Quran gives an Arabic word of four characters that can be applicable for man, animals, birds, plants and microbes.

You will read about this comprehensive word very soon.

Astrojasta.com asked:


Water Rabbit

Water Rabbits are very obedient individuals who will avoid an argument at any cost. Conflict usually hurts them because of their delicate nature. They are very caring and giving individuals who absolutely love their family and friends. Because of this Water Rabbits do generally have a lot of friends.

Popular Water Rabbits: Brad Pitt, Curtly Ambrose (West Indian cricketer), Mariska Hargitay, Johnny Depp, Vanessa Williams, Nicollette Sheridan, Isaiah Washington

Wood Rabbit

Wood Rabbits play the role of peacemakers and avoid hurting people’s feelings at all costs. They are also very generous proud who help well deserving causes. If you need a shoulder to cry and a friend to support and hold your hands when the going gets tough then wood rabbits are the people whom you should seek.

Popular Wood Rabbits: Angelina Jolie, Craig Armstrong (football), David Beckam (soccer), Eva Longoria, Eva Mendez, Drew Barrymore , Charlize Theron

Fire Rabbit

Fire Rabbits exude charm and magnetism and life to the fullest. They are very adventurous people who are also very creative. They generally don’t show their emotions that easily. Like all Rabbits these personalities also avoid conflicts at all costs.

Popular Fire Rabbits: Clive Barnes, Jimmy Andrews, Jerry Stiller

Earth Rabbit

Earth Rabbits are very grounded people. People flock to them for advice because these Rabbits view the world with a certain sense of realism and practicality. They are very hard workers and take pride in their homes and love their family. These Rabbits love to accumulate wealth.

Popular Earth Rabbits: William Anders, Heather Armitage, Karl Marx

Metal rabbit

Metal Rabbits have a tendency to withstand shock better than the other Rabbits. They are very passionate individuals who immerse themselves into everything they do whether it be work or relationships, their passion comes through.

Popular Metal Rabbits: Jane Seymour, Kathryn Bigelow, Tanya Boyd (Days of our Lives), David F. Bischoff.