Ezekiel 44:31

The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast.

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 44:31

BSB
The priests may not eat any bird or animal found dead or torn by wild beasts.
AKJV
The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast.
CPDV
The priests shall not consume anything which has died on its own, or which was seized by a beast, whether from the fowl or the cattle."
ERV
The priests shall not eat of any thing that dieth of itself, or is torn, whether it be fowl or beast.
NHEB
The priests shall not eat of anything that dies of itself, or is torn, whether it be bird or animal.
SMT
Every carcass or torn from bind and from cattle, the priests shall not eat.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezekiel 44:31

ThepriestsH3548Noun MasculineshallnoteatH398VerbofanythingthatisdeadofitselfH5038Noun FeminineortornH2966Noun FemininewhetheritbefowlH5775Noun MasculineorbeastH929Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ezekiel 44:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ezekiel 44:31
Summary
Priests may not eat unclean or damaged animals
Place
Israel
Event
Establishing dietary restrictions
Estimated Time Period
c. 573 BC
Category
Law