8 That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the Lord.
8 He must not eat anything found dead or torn by wild animals, and so become unclean through it. I am the Lord.
8 He shall not eat what dies of itself or is torn by beasts, and so make himself unclean by it: I am the Lord.'
8 But he must not contaminate himself by eating anything found dead or torn by wild animals. I am God.
8 Whatever dies naturally or is torn by beasts he shall not eat, to defile himself with it: I am the Lord.
8 He may not eat an animal that has died a natural death or has been torn apart by wild animals, for this would defile him. I am the Lord .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 22:8
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Laws concerning the priests and sacrifices.
In this chapter we have divers laws concerning the priests and sacrifices, all for preserving the honour of the sanctuary. Let us recollect with gratitude that our great High Priest cannot be hindered by any thing from the discharge of his office. Let us also remember, that the Lord requires us to reverence his name, his truths, his ordinances, and commandments. Let us beware of hypocrisy, and examine ourselves concerning our sinful defilements, seeking to be purified from them in the blood of Christ, and by his sanctifying Spirit. Whoever attempts to expiate his own sin, or draws near in the pride of self-righteousness, puts as great an affront on Christ, as he who comes to the Lord's table from the gratification of sinful lusts. Nor can the minister who loves the souls of the people, suffer them to continue in this dangerous delusion. He must call upon them, not only to repent of their sins, and forsake them; but to put their whole trust in the atonement of Christ, by faith in his name, for pardon and acceptance with God; thus only will the Lord make them holy, as his own people.