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Deuteronomy 12:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 12:16

Verse 16 of 32

Scripture focus

Only ye shall not eat the blood; ye shall pour it upon the earth as water.

Deuteronomy 12:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:16

Theological / Devotional

The blood. In harmony with strict provisions in effect ever since man was permitted to eat flesh, after the blood (see on Genesis 9:4-6).

Pour it. The blood of the sacrificial victim was sprinkled upon the altar. Similarly, the blood of an animal slaughtered for food was not to be eaten, but poured on the ground.

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