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Whatever in the water has fins and scales, whether in the seas or in the rivers; that you may eat: On this principle, most fishes were considered clean – except a fish like the catfish, which has no scales. Shellfish would be unclean, because clams, crabs, oysters, and lobster all do not have fins and scales.
Jan 11, 2024 · For example, “the camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof” and was ceremonially unclean ( Leviticus 11:4 ). Aquatic animals such as fish had to have both fins and scales to be deemed clean and used for food. All types of shellfish were classified as unclean and not suitable for eating ( Leviticus 11:9–12 ).
Sep 13, 2023 · Only the unclean animals came in pairs (Genesis 6:19). Leviticus 11 defines the difference between clean and unclean animals, but Noah lived before the giving of the Law. We are not told how Noah knew which animals were clean and unclean, but he obviously knew the difference.
Jan 23, 2024 · The reasons behind these classifications are subject to interpretation, but several theories exist: Health and Hygiene: Some theorize that these laws were for health reasons, as many unclean animals are more prone to parasites and diseases.
There are at least two reasons. First, God told Peter, "God has cleansed" (Acts 10:15) them, so God did something to cleanse the unclean animals and make them fine for consumption. Second, the dietary law had become one of the main cultural barriers between Jews and gentiles, which God was about to use Peter to tear down.
Bible Answer: Genesis 7:1-3 records an instruction God gave to Noah prior to the worldwide flood which began in verse 6. God told Noah to take two kinds of animals into the ark: clean animals and animals that were not clean.
The Lord instructs that only animals that chew the cud and have a completely divided hoof, like the cow and the sheep, are considered clean and thus edible. Animals like the camel, rabbit, and pig are deemed unclean due to their lack of one or the other criterion.
