And any person who eats an animal which dies or is torn by animals, whether he is a native or a stranger, shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and remain unclean until evening; then he will become clean.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This law appears to be grounded on the fact that the body of an animal killed by a wild beast, or which has died of itself, still retains a great p…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

That which died of itself. The law enacted here is a natural sequel to the one immediately preceding, since it is still …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And every soul that eats that which died [of itself] Through any disease upon it, or by means of any other creature seizi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a confirmation of the law against eating blood. They were not to eat any blood. However, this law was ceremonial and is now no longer in fo…