KJV ORIGINAL
Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Any water creature that doesn't have fins and scales should be considered disgusting and off-limits to you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling the Israelites that they should not eat any sea creatures without fins and scales, considering them unclean.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's dietary laws given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai after their exodus from Egypt. These food restrictions helped distinguish Israel as God's chosen people and may have also provided health benefits in an era without refrigeration or modern food safety knowledge.
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