And whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye may not eat; it is unclean unto you.
But don't eat anything from the water that doesn't have both fins and scales, it is unclean for you.
God is telling the Israelites that they should only eat fish and sea creatures that have both fins and scales, avoiding all others as unclean.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses was delivering God's laws to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. These dietary restrictions, such as avoiding sea creatures without fins and scales, were part of a covenant to promote physical and spiritual purity, helping the Israelites stand out from neighboring pagan cultures that often had different food practices. This emphasis on clean and unclean animals reinforced their identity as a holy nation chosen by God.
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