Exodus 22:31
And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.
Context
This verse from Exodus Chapter 22 connects to 10 cross-references. Laws continue covering theft of livestock, property damage by fire or trespass, liability for borrowed animals, and seduction of an unbetrothed virgin. Prohibitions against sorcerers, bestiality, and sacrificing to other gods are followed by commands to protect vulnerable groups—foreigners, widows, …
Other Translations
And ye shall be holy men unto me: therefore ye shall not eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.
`And ye are holy men to Me, and flesh torn in the field ye do not eat, to a dog ye do cast it.
You are to be holy men to me: the flesh of no animal whose death has been caused by the beasts of the field may be used for your food; it is to be given to the dogs.
Cross References
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But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.
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Ye shall therefore put difference between clean beasts and unclean, and between unclean fowls and clean: and ye shall not …
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