Leviticus 22:8

That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 22:8

BSB

He must not eat anything found dead or torn by wild animals, which would make him unclean. I am the LORD.

AKJV

That which dies of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith; I am the LORD.

CPDV

Whatever dies on its own, and whatever has been seized by a wild beast, they shall not eat, nor shall they be polluted by these. I am the Lord.

ERV

That which dieth of itself, or is torn of beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.

NHEB

That which dies of itself, or is torn by animals, he shall not eat, defiling himself by it. I am the LORD.

SMT

A carcass or torn of wild beast, he shall not eat to be defiled with it: I Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 22:8

ThatwhichdiethofitselfH5038Noun FeminineoristornH2966Noun FemininewithbeastsheshallnoteatH398VerbtodefileH2930VerbhimselftherewithIamtheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Leviticus 22:8

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

Overview of Leviticus 22:8

Summary

Priests cannot eat dead or torn animal meat

Event

Food source restrictions stated

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC