These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat:
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Verse 9 is found in chapter 14 of Deuteronomy. The laws concerning mourning, clean and unclean animals, and food establish Israel’s ritual identity. The people are called children of the Lord and a holy people, so their conduct even in matters of food must express their consecration. The prohibition of certain mourning and dietary practices distinguishes Israel from the customs of other peoples.
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Das ist, was ihr essen sollt von allem, das in Wassern ist: alles, was Floßfedern und Schuppen hat, sollt ihr essen.
Esto comeréis de todo lo que está en el agua: todo lo que tiene aleta y escama comeréis;
De todo lo que hay en el agua podrán comer esto: todo lo que tenga aletas y escamas podrán comerlo.
Voici les animaux dont vous mangerez parmi tous ceux qui sont dans les eaux: vous mangerez de tous ceux qui ont des nageoires et des écailles.
Di tutti gli animali che son nell’acque, voi potrete mangiar di queste specie, cioè: di tutte quelle che hanno pennette e scaglie;
Isto comereis de tudo o que há nas águas; tudo o que tem barbatanas e escamas comereis.
「水中可吃的是這些:凡有鰭有鱗的都可以吃;
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