Moreover the soul that shall touch any unclean thing, as the uncleanness of man, or any unclean beast, or any abominable unclean thing, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which pertain unto the LORD, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.
If anyone touches something unclean, whether it's from human uncleanness, an unclean animal, or any other disgusting unclean thing, and then eats meat from a peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be completely removed from their people.
God is establishing that anyone who becomes ceremonially unclean and then eats from a holy sacrifice must be expelled from the community.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, the Israelites were in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, receiving detailed laws from God to establish a holy community distinct from surrounding pagan cultures. These laws in Leviticus focused on ritual purity and sacrifices, ensuring that worshippers approached God without defilement to maintain their covenant relationship. Specifically, Leviticus 7:21 warned against touching unclean things and then eating sacred offerings, as this could lead to exclusion from the community to preserve overall holiness.
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