KJV ORIGINAL
And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling the Israelites that all water creatures without fins and scales are forbidden food and should be avoided completely.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed dietary laws God gave to Moses for the Israelite people after they left Egypt. These food restrictions helped set Israel apart as God's holy people and distinguished them from surrounding nations. The laws also likely provided health benefits in an era without refrigeration or modern food safety knowledge.
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