Of all the things that come from the waters, only those which have fins and scales are considered as “clean” or “tahor” by Him. ... the night in the tombs; who eat swine's flesh, and the broth of abominable things is in their vessels; who say, 'Keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am holier than you! read more
Updated Jul 1, 2017 · Author has 190 answers and 238.5k answer views There is no single monophyletic grouping which encompasses all fish with fins or scales, because neither of those are key characteristics for fish taxa. read more
“These you may eat of all that are in the water: whatever in the water has fins and scales, whether in the seas or in the rivers—that you may eat. But all in the seas or in the rivers that do not have fins and scales, all that move in the water or any living thing which is in the water, they are an abomination to you. read more