Haggai 2:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then Haggai said, “Suppose someone has touched a dead body and is considered unacceptable to worship God. If that person touches these foods, would they become unclean?” “Of course they would,” the priests answered.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:1

A few dead flies in perfume make all of it stink, and a little foolishness outweighs a lot of wisdom.

Hosea 9:4

You won't be able to offer sacrifices of wine to the LORD. None of your sacrifices will please him— they will be unclean like food offered to the dead. Your food will only be used to satisfy your hunger; none of it will be brought to the LORD's temple.