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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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts,.... Whether fowls or beasts, and even clean ones, which, had they…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The pollution in the priests would be an aggravated one, inasmuch as they would have to forego their sacred functions.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 22:1-9
Those that had a natural blemish, though they were forbidden to do the priests' work, were yet allowed to eat of the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Cp. Lev 17:15.
10 16 describe those to whom, outside the priestly body, permission to eat of the holy things may be…
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