Deuteronomy 14:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From all the creatures that live in the water, you may eat any that have both fins and scales.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving the Israelites clear guidelines about which fish and water creatures they can eat - only those with both fins and scales.

📚 Historical Context

Moses was giving the Israelites detailed dietary laws as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. These food regulations were part of the covenant that set Israel apart as God's holy people, distinguishing them from surrounding nations. The dietary laws served both practical health purposes and spiritual symbolism about purity and separation.

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Leviticus 11:9

Here's what you may eat from all the creatures that live in water: you may eat anything that has both fins and scales, whether it lives in the seas or rivers.

Deuteronomy 14:10

But don't eat anything from the water that doesn't have both fins and scales—it is unclean for you.

Leviticus 11:10

But anything that lives in the seas and rivers that doesn't have fins and scales—any creature that moves in the water—you must consider disgusting and avoid.

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