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.