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Leviticus 22

Leviticus 22:8

Restrictions against the Unclean · Leviticus 22:1–16
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Translations

Modern
He must not eat anything found dead or torn by wild animals, which would make him unclean. I am the LORD.
Traditional
That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the Lord.
Literal
A carcass or torn thing he shall not eat, to defile himself with it. I am YHWH.
Latin
Morticinum et captum a bestia non comedent, nec polluentur in eis. Ego sum Dominus.

Original

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

Notes

Leviticus 21:1–22:33

This section, which discusses priestly rules, six times repeats the phrase I am the Lord who sanctifies (Leviticus 21:15, 23; 22:9, 16, 32; see also 21:8). These words emphasize the link between God's holiness and the holiness expected of priests. This extended to all of Israel (see 8:10; 11:44–45; 19:2). The text specifically addresses priests in 21:1–22:16, while including both clergy and common people in 22:17–33.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of

Topics

Beasts: That Died Naturally or Were Torn, not to be Eaten Defilement: Caused by Touching the Carcass of Any Ceremonially Unclean Animal Priests: Special Laws Respecting: Not to Defile Themselves by Eating What Died or Was Torn Sanitation: Contagion Sanitation: Food Uncleanness: (Ceremonially Speaking)