Deuteronomy 14:8
The Scripture
(8) And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you: ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcase.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter opens with the Passover celebration and gives detailed instructions for the offering of the firstfruits and the burnt offering, stressing communal worship and obedience to God’s commands. It teaches that the people must present their sacrifices as a sign of loyalty and a way to keep the covenant with God.
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