“And if any native-born Israelites or foreigners eat the meat of an animal that died naturally or was torn up by wild animals, they must wash their clothes and bathe themselves in water. They will remain ceremonially unclean until evening, but then they will be 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…