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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 23, 2024 · The Bible, particularly in Leviticus 11, provides detailed guidelines on which animals are considered clean and which are unclean. This distinction is crucial not only in understanding Biblical dietary laws but also in comprehending the broader cultural and religious practices of ancient times.
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Jan 11, 2024 · Any land animals that did not meet this rule were unclean and unsuitable for eating. If an animal only met one stipulation of the requirement, it was considered unclean. For example, “the camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof” and was ceremonially unclean (Leviticus 11:4).
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When God created Adam and Eve, He said: “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food” (Genesis 1:29). It is clear from God's original instruction that eating the flesh or meat of animals was not His plan for human beings in the beginning. At creation, God ga...
Some people have thought that when God prohibited certain “unclean” meat it applied only to the Jews. But in Noah’s time, God made a clear distinction as to which animals were “clean” and which were “unclean.” This was centuries before any Jews existed. Therefore, God’s health principles were not limited to any race or nation but were given for the...
Some might ask, “but didn’t Jesus clean up all creatures and make them fit to eat when He died on the cross?” The answer is: Did the death of Jesus on the cross change the scavenger habits of the oyster? Did Jesus die to change the habits of the animal world? Certainly not. The death of Jesus cleanses sinners, but not “unclean” animals. God is not...
With modern diseases as well as pesticide and antibiotic residues in the flesh of many land and sea animals, we are running a risk by eating meat of any kind; but certainly we should not use those unclean flesh foods which God specifically warns against.
Why not accept the Bible’s health insurance plan and pay close attention to the principles which God has laid down for us. He knows exactly what is best for us. When we follow Him, we benefit from the results! (* Please note: these lists are not exhaustive.)
What are unclean animals? Animals that are not fit for food. It’s in the Bible, Leviticus 11:47, NKJV. “to distinguish between the unclean and the clean, and between the animal that may be eaten and the animal that may not be eaten.’” >> Get your free Bible study guide: The Secret of a Healthy Lifestyle What kind of animals on land does the Bible c...
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.
Sep 13, 2023 · Sacrifices to God were made before the Mosaic Law ( Genesis 4:4 ), which means God had somehow communicated to man what animals were suitable for sacrifice (and, later, for eating). Leviticus 11 specifies which birds, land animals, and sea creatures were clean and unclean.
Animals like the camel, rabbit, and pig are deemed unclean due to their lack of one or the other criterion. 2. Sea Creatures and Their Status (Verses 9-12) Aquatic creatures possessing both fins and scales are permissible to consume. Any creature lacking either is declared detestable and unclean. 3. Birds and Insects (Verses 13-23)
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