Deuteronomy 14:2 states Israel's holy identity—here that identity is the basis for the dietary restriction.

Deuteronomy 23:20 also permits differential treatment of foreigners — charging interest — reflecting the same principle of distinct rules for outsiders.

Leviticus 17:15 gives a parallel law on eating animals found dead, including cleansing requirements, reinforcing the prohibition.

Leviticus 22:8 applies the same carrion prohibition specifically to priests, emphasizing holiness for those who serve.

Ezekiel 4:14 directly references this law, as the prophet declares he never ate anything found dead, showing personal observance.

Exodus 22:31 also ties holiness to avoiding meat from carcasses, reinforcing the same dietary restriction for God's holy people.

Ezekiel 44:31 applies the same prohibition against eating carcasses specifically to priests, reinforcing the holiness requirement.

Genesis 9:4 forbids eating blood—carrion likely contains blood, so this prohibition may underlie the command.

Exodus 19:5 declares Israel God's treasured possession—the same election that grounds the holiness commands here.

Leviticus 7:24 allows using fat from carcasses but prohibits eating it, offering a complementary rule on handling dead animals.

Leviticus 11:40 expands on the consequences of touching or eating a carcass, detailing uncleanness and washing requirements.

Leviticus 19:34 commands love for the stranger—complementing the permission here to give carrion to aliens, showing care for foreigners.

Acts 15:20 includes a similar prohibition against strangled meat, adapting dietary laws for Gentile believers.