Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.
General references
Bible References
General references
Leviticus 17:15 When any person eats an animal which dies or is torn by beasts, whether he is a native or an alien, he shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and remain unclean until evening; then he will become clean.
Exodus 22:31
“You shall be holy men to Me, therefore you shall not eat any flesh torn to pieces in the field; you shall throw it to the dogs.
Deuteronomy 14:21
“You shall not eat anything which dies of itself. You may give it to the alien who is in your town, so that he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner, for you are a holy people to the Lord your God. You shall not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.
Ezekiel 44:31
The priests shall not eat any bird or beast that has died a natural death or has been torn to pieces.