| 5. Linguistic Exegesis The verse comprises a paratactic series of seven absolute nouns connected by the conjunctions u {וּ | û} ‘and’ and ve {וְ | wə} ‘and.’ Each noun stands independently without verbs or modifiers, forming a catalogic enumeration of permitted clean animals. Hebrew attaches the conjunction to each noun, whereas English employs commas and a final “and,” creating a cumulative listing that emphasizes inclusivity and completeness. |