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Ezekiel 44:30

Ezekiel 44:31 kjva — The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast. "

— Ezekiel 44:31, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 44 — Context

28

And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I am their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I am their possession.

29

They shall eat the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; and every dedicated thing in Israel shall be theirs.

30

And the first of all the firstfruits of all things, and every oblation of all, of every sort of your oblations, shall be the priest’s: ye shall also give unto the priest the first of your dough, that he may cause the blessing to rest in thine house.

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The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast.

Ezekiel 44:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 44:31 say?
Ezekiel 44:31 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast. ”
Where is Ezekiel 44:31 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 44:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 44, verse 31.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 44:31.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 44:31 in?
Ezekiel 44:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 44:31?
Ezekiel 44:31 reads (KJVA): “The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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