These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat:
From all the creatures that live in the water, you may eat any that have both fins and scales.
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
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. This verse is part of a larger section on dietary regulations that distinguished clean from unclean animals, helping the Israelites maintain ritual purity and separate themselves from the practices of surrounding pagan nations. These rules were practical instructions for daily life, emphasizing obedience to God's standards for holiness.
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