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
“Every person, whether the native or the foreigner, who eats an animal that died a natural death or was mauled by wild beasts is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening; then he will be clean.
Exodus 22:31
“Be My holy people. You must not eat the meat of a mauled animal found in the field; throw it to the dogs.
Deuteronomy 14:21
“You are not to eat any carcass; you may give it to a temporary resident living within your gates, and he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner. For you are a holy people belonging to the Lord your God. You must not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.
Ezekiel 44:31
The priests may not eat any bird or animal that died naturally or was mauled by wild beasts.