Leviticus 22:8
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
That which dies of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith; I am the LORD.
American King James Version (AKJV)
That which dies of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith; I am the LORD.
American Standard Version (ASV)
That which dieth of itself, or is torn of beasts, he shall not eat, to defile himself therewith: I am Jehovah.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
That which comes to a natural death, or is attacked by beasts, he may not take as food, for it will make him unclean: I am the Lord.
Webster's Revision
That which dieth of itself, or is torn by beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself with it: I am the LORD.
World English Bible
That which dies of itself, or is torn by animals, he shall not eat, defiling himself by it. I am Yahweh.
English Revised Version (ERV)
That which dieth of itself, or is torn of beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.
Barnes's Leviticus 22:8 Bible Commentary
The pollution in the priests would be an aggravated one, inasmuch as they would have to forego their sacred functions. Compare Ezekiel 4:14; Ezekiel 44:31. The general prohibition occurs in Leviticus 11:39; Leviticus 17:15; Exodus 22:31.
