Is eating seafood a sin in the Bible?
Is eating seafood a sin in the Bible? Fish is specifically described in Leviticus 11:10. Anything that has fins and scales is acceptable for eating according to this section of Scripture. This Law given by the Lord to Moses is still followed today by Jewish people. In Jewish tradition and religion Kosher food is all that should be eaten. Why is shrimp considered unclean? Of those that live in the water (including fish) only those that have fins and scales may be eaten. All crustaceans and mollusk shellfish have no scales and are therefore unclean. These include shrimp/prawns, lobster, scallops,...