Ezekiel 44:31
Ezekiel · Old Testament · Chapter 44
“The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast.”Ezekiel 44:31
What Does Ezekiel 44:31 Mean?
Ezekiel 44:31 is found in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 44, verse 31 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Ezekiel 44:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Leviticus 11:40“And he that eateth of the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: he also that beareth the carcase of it shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.”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.”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.”Leviticus 7:24“And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but ye shall in no wise eat of it.”Leviticus 17:15“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean.”Deuteronomy 14:21“Ye shall not eat of anything that dieth of itself: thou shalt give it unto the stranger that is in thy gates, that he may eat it; or thou mayest sell it unto an alien: for thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother’s milk.”Ezekiel 4:14“Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth.”Malachi 1:13“Ye said also, Behold, what a weariness is it! and ye have snuffed at it, saith the LORD of hosts; and ye brought that which was torn, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye brought an offering: should I accept this of your hand? saith the LORD.”Acts 10:14“But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.”Romans 14:20“For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.”1 Corinthians 8:13“Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.”
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