Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But anything that does not have fins and scales you may not eat; for you it is unclean. New Living Translation You may not, however, eat marine animals that do not have both fins and scales. They are ceremonially unclean for you. English Standard Version And whatever does not have fins and scales you shall not eat; it is unclean for you. Berean Standard Bible but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales; it is unclean for you. King James Bible And whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye may not eat; it is unclean unto you. New King James Version And whatever does not have fins and scales you shall not eat; it is unclean for you. New American Standard Bible but anything that does not have fins and scales, you shall not eat; it is unclean for you. NASB 1995 but anything that does not have fins and scales you shall not eat; it is unclean for you. NASB 1977 but anything that does not have fins and scales you shall not eat; it is unclean for you. Legacy Standard Bible but anything that does not have fins and scales you shall not eat; it is unclean for you. Amplified Bible but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales; it is unclean for you. Christian Standard Bible but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales—it is unclean for you. Holman Christian Standard Bible but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales—it is unclean for you.” American Standard Version and whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye shall not eat; it is unclean unto you. Contemporary English Version and if they do not have fins and scales, you must not eat them. Treat them as unclean. English Revised Version and whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye shall not eat; it is unclean unto you. GOD'S WORD® Translation But never eat anything that doesn't have fins and scales. It is unclean for you. Good News Translation but anything living in the water that does not have fins and scales may not be eaten; it must be considered unclean. International Standard Version but you may not eat anything without fin and scale, since it is unclean to you. Majority Standard Bible but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales; it is unclean for you. NET Bible but whatever does not have fins and scales you may not eat; it is ritually impure to you. New Heart English Bible and whatever doesn't have fins and scales you shall not eat; it is unclean to you. Webster's Bible Translation And whatever hath not fins and scales ye may not eat; it is unclean to you. World English Bible You shall not eat whatever doesn’t have fins and scales. It is unclean to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand anything which does not have fins and scales you do not eat—it [is] unclean to you. Young's Literal Translation and anything which hath not fins and scales ye do not eat; unclean it is to you. Smith's Literal Translation And every thing which to it are not fins and scales, ye shall not eat; it is unclean to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSuch as are without fins and scales, you shall not eat, because they are unclean. Catholic Public Domain Version Whatever is without fins and scales, you shall not eat, for these are unclean. New American Bible but all those that lack either fins or scales you shall not eat; they are unclean for you. New Revised Standard Version And whatever does not have fins and scales you shall not eat; it is unclean for you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd whatever does not have fins and scales, you shall not eat; it is unclean for you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall not eat anything that has no fins and scales; it is defiled to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye shall not eat; it is unclean unto you. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all that have not fins and scales ye shall not eat; they are unclean to you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Clean and Unclean Animals…9Of all the creatures that live in the water, you may eat anything with fins and scales, 10but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales; it is unclean for you. 11You may eat any clean bird,… Cross References Leviticus 11:9-12 Of all the creatures that live in the water, whether in the seas or in the streams, you may eat anything with fins and scales. / But the following among all the teeming life and creatures in the water are detestable to you: everything in the seas or streams that does not have fins and scales. / They shall be an abomination to you; you must not eat their meat, and you must detest their carcasses. ... Genesis 7:2 You are to take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate; a pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate; Genesis 9:3-4 Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things. / But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. Acts 10:12-15 It contained all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, as well as birds of the air. / Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” / “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” ... Mark 7:18-19 “Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.) 1 Timothy 4:4-5 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. Romans 14:14 I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. Romans 14:20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. Ezekiel 47:10-11 Fishermen will stand by the shore; from En-gedi to En-eglaim they will spread their nets to catch fish of many kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea. / But the swamps and marshes will not become fresh; they will be left for salt. Isaiah 66:17 “Those who consecrate and purify themselves to enter the groves—to follow one in the center of those who eat the flesh of swine and vermin and rats—will perish together,” declares the LORD. Matthew 15:11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” Colossians 2:16-17 Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. 1 Corinthians 8:8 But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. Acts 15:28-29 It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements: / You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell. Treasury of Scripture And whatever has not fins and scales you may not eat; it is unclean to you. Jump to Previous Eat Scales Swimming Unclean Whatever Whatsoever WingsJump to Next Eat Scales Swimming Unclean Whatever Whatsoever WingsDeuteronomy 14 1. God's children are not to disfigure themselves in mourning3. What may and may not be eaten 4. of animals 9. of fishes 11. of fowls 21. That which dies of itself may not be eaten 22. Tithes of Divine Service 23. Tithes and firstborns to be eaten before the Lord 28. The third year's tithe of alms and charity but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales; This dietary law is part of the broader Mosaic Law given to the Israelites. The requirement for fish to have both fins and scales is a specific guideline that distinguishes clean from unclean aquatic creatures. This law is found within the context of Deuteronomy, a book that reiterates and expands upon the laws given in Leviticus. The emphasis on fins and scales likely served both health and symbolic purposes. From a health perspective, fish with fins and scales are generally less likely to carry parasites and toxins. Symbolically, these laws set Israel apart from other nations, emphasizing holiness and obedience to God. This distinction is echoed in Leviticus 11:9-12, where similar dietary restrictions are outlined. The New Testament, particularly in Acts 10:9-16, shows a shift in dietary laws, where Peter's vision indicates that God has made all foods clean, symbolizing the inclusion of Gentiles into the faith. it is unclean for you. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the laws and commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. Mount Sinai The place where Moses received the Law from God, which includes dietary laws. 5. Canaan The land where the Israelites are headed, a place where they are to live out these commandments. Teaching Points Understanding HolinessThe dietary laws were a means to set Israel apart as a holy nation. They remind us of the importance of living a life that is distinct and dedicated to God. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites were called to obey God's laws as an expression of their covenant relationship. Today, we are called to obey God's Word as a demonstration of our love and commitment to Him. Symbolism of Purity The distinction between clean and unclean animals symbolizes the need for spiritual purity. We are called to examine our hearts and lives for anything that may be unclean or displeasing to God. Cultural and Contextual Relevance While the specific dietary laws are not binding on Christians today, they teach us about the importance of understanding the cultural and historical context of Scripture. Freedom in Christ In Christ, we have freedom from the Old Testament dietary laws, but this freedom should be exercised with consideration for others and in a way that honors God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew but you may notלֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no eat תֹאכֵ֑לוּ (ṯō·ḵê·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat anything וְכֹ֨ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֧ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that does not אֵֽין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle have fins סְנַפִּ֥יר (sə·nap·pîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5579: A fin and scales; וְקַשְׂקֶ֖שֶׂת (wə·qaś·qe·śeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7193: A scale, a coat of mail it ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is unclean טָמֵ֥א (ṭā·mê) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2931: Unclean for you. ס (s) Punctuation Strong's Hebrew Links Deuteronomy 14:10 NIVDeuteronomy 14:10 NLT Deuteronomy 14:10 ESV Deuteronomy 14:10 NASB Deuteronomy 14:10 KJV Deuteronomy 14:10 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 14:10 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 14:10 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 14:10 French Bible Deuteronomy 14:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 14:10 And whatever doesn't have fins and scales (Deut. 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