KJV ORIGINAL
That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He must not eat any animal that died naturally or was killed by wild animals, because eating it would make him spiritually unclean. I am the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling the priests they cannot eat animals that died naturally or were killed by wild beasts because it would make them ceremonially unclean.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given specifically to the priests of Israel as part of their special dietary restrictions. In ancient times, eating animals that died naturally or were killed by predators posed health risks due to disease and improper blood drainage. These laws helped maintain both physical health and ritual purity for those serving in God's temple.
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