Ezekiel 44:31

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

Cross-reference

Exodus 22:31 gives the same prohibition for all Israel, showing the priests' stricter application of holiness.

Leviticus 17:15 extends the rule to any Israelite with purification requirements, broadening the context for priests.

Leviticus 22:8 directly commands priests not to eat anything dead or torn, echoing Ezekiel's restriction exactly.

Leviticus 7:24 only forbids eating the fat from carrion, while Ezekiel bans all meat from such animals.

Leviticus 11:40 addresses impurity from eating unclean carcasses, while Ezekiel focuses on any carrion for priests.

Deuteronomy 14:21 permits giving dead animals to foreigners, contrasting with the absolute ban on priests here.

Acts 10:14 Parallel

Acts 10:14 records Peter's refusal to eat unclean food, showing ongoing observance of dietary laws later overturned.