Deuteronomy 14:9
Deuteronomy 14:9 Meaning and Explanation
“These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Water creatures with both fins and scales are clean and may be eaten.
The Context of Deuteronomy 14:9
Introduction to clean water animals; criteria are simpler than for land animals.
What Does Deuteronomy 14:9 Mean?
Shifting from land animals to water creatures, the law applies a simpler test: fins and scales. These features mark fish—creatures adapted to water and easily identified by sight.
Unlike land animals which have two conditions, water creatures require only these two features. Fish with both fins and scales are universally permitted throughout the world's waters.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 14:9
What does Deuteronomy 14:9 mean?
Water creatures with both fins and scales are clean and may be eaten.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 14:9?
Introduction to clean water animals; criteria are simpler than for land animals.