Why Did Jehovah Distinguish Between Clean and Unclean Animals in Genesis 7:2?

The instructions given to Noah in Genesis 7:2 reveal a fascinating and purposeful distinction between clean and unclean animals: “Of every clean beast you must take to yourself by sevens, the sire and its mate; and of the beasts that are not clean, two, the sire and its mate.” This directive, which predates the dietary … Continue reading Why Did Jehovah Distinguish Between Clean and Unclean Animals in Genesis 7:2?