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But he shall not eat anything that has died naturally or been torn by wild animals, and so become unclean by it. I am the Lord.

Aaron’s descendants shall therefore keep watch for me, so that they do not become responsible for sin on account of uncleanness and die for it because they have defiled something holy. I am the Lord, who sets them apart as holy.

10 No person who is not a member of a priest’s family may eat anything holy. No guest or employee of a priest may eat anything holy.

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He must not eat anything found dead(A) or torn by wild animals,(B) and so become unclean(C) through it. I am the Lord.(D)

“‘The priests are to perform my service(E) in such a way that they do not become guilty(F) and die(G) for treating it with contempt. I am the Lord, who makes them holy.(H)

10 “‘No one outside a priest’s family may eat the sacred offering, nor may the guest of a priest or his hired worker eat it.(I)

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