Exodus 22:31

And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for Exodus 22:31

BSB

You are to be My holy people. You must not eat the meat of a mauled animal found in the field; you are to throw it to the dogs.

AKJV

And you shall be holy men to me: neither shall you eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; you shall cast it to the dogs.

CPDV

You shall be holy men for me. The flesh, from which beasts will have tasted, you shall not eat, but you will throw it to the dogs."

ERV

And ye shall be holy men unto me: therefore ye shall not eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.

NHEB

"You shall be holy men to me, therefore you shall not eat any flesh that is torn by animals in the field. You shall cast it to the dogs.

SMT

And ye shall be holy men to me, and ye shall not eat flesh torn in pieces in the field; ye shall cast it to the dog.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 22:31

AndyeshallbeholyH6944Noun Masculine menH582Noun MasculineuntomeneithershallyeeatH398VerbanyfleshH1320Noun MasculinethatistornofbeastsH2966Noun FeminineinthefieldH7704Noun MasculineyeshallcastH7993VerbittothedogsH3611Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 22:31

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 22:31

Summary

Maintain separation through dietary practice

Event

Dietary law stated

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC