Leviticus 22:8

“That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.”

"That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD." - Leviticus 22:8
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What does Leviticus 22:8 mean?

Leviticus 22:8 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD." This verse is taken from the book of Leviticus, which is the third book of the Hebrew Bible and the Old…

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Honoring God with Our Choices

Leviticus 22:8 states, "That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD." This verse, while seemingly straightforward in its context of dietary laws, carries profound implications for our understanding of holiness…

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A Prayer for Holiness and Reverence in Service to God

O Lord God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we come before You today with hearts full of reverence and humility, seeking to honor You in all we say and do. Your Word reminds us in Leviticus 22:8, "That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile…

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