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He may not eat any animal that dies of itself or is torn by wild animals, for this will defile him. I am Jehovah. Warn the priests to follow these instructions carefully, lest they be declared guilty and die for violating these rules. I am the Lord who sanctifies them.

10 “No one may eat of the holy sacrifices unless he is a priest; no one visiting the priest, for instance, nor a hired servant, may eat this food.

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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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