Deuteronomy 12:23

23 Only do not eat meat with blood still in it, for the life is in the blood, and you must not eat the life with the meat. 1

Deuteronomy 12:23 In-Context

21 If the one place of worship is too far away, then, whenever you wish, you may kill any of the cattle or sheep that the Lord has given you, and you may eat the meat at home, as I have told you.
22 Anyone, ritually clean or unclean, may eat that meat, just as he would eat the meat of deer or antelope.
23 Only do not eat meat with blood still in it, for the life is in the blood, and you must not eat the life with the meat.
24 Do not use the blood for food; instead, pour it out on the ground like water.
25 If you obey this command, the Lord will be pleased, and all will go well for you and your descendants.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 12.23, 24Leviticus 17.10-14.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.