Leviticus 7:22-27

Israel Must Not Eat Fat or Blood

22 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,
23 "Speak to the people of Israel. Tell them, 'Do not eat any of the fat of cattle, sheep or goats.
24 Do not eat the fat of any animal that is found dead. Do not eat the fat of an animal that wild animals have torn apart. But you can use the fat for any other purpose.
25 " 'Suppose an animal has been sacrificed as an offering that is made to the LORD with fire. No one may eat its fat. If he does, he will be cut off from his people.
26 " 'No matter where you live, do not eat the blood of any bird or animal.
27 If anyone does, he will be cut off from his people.' "

Leviticus 7:22-27 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO LEVITICUS 7

The several things contained in this chapter are the law of the trespass offering, Le 7:1-7 the portion the priests had in the burnt offerings and meat offerings, Le 7:8-10 the law of the peace offerings, whether by way of thanksgiving, or a vow, or voluntary oblation, Le 7:11-21 the prohibition of fat and blood, Le 7:22-27 the parts the priests should have in the peace offerings, the breast and right shoulder, Le 7:28-36 and the chapter is concluded with a recapitulation of the various things contained in this and the preceding chapters, Le 7:37,38.

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