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What the Bible Says About Fishes

Overview

The Bible addresses fishes across 15 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Leviticus and Luke. Closely related themes include Miracles of Christ, the, Peter, Ships and Loaves. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and Peter.

Key Bible verses about fishes

New Testament

People in the Bible and fishes

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying fishes for yourself

  • Begin with Leviticus 11:9, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Matthew, Leviticus and Luke each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus and Peter and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Miracles of Christ, the, Peter, Ships and Loaves.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about fishes?

The Bible addresses fishes across 15 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Leviticus and Luke. Closely related themes include Miracles of Christ, the, Peter, Ships and Loaves. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and Peter.

How many Bible verses are about fishes?

The Bible references fishes in 15 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention fishes?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Leviticus 11:9: “These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with fishes?

Jesus and Peter.

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