Deuteronomy 12:24

Thou shalt not eat it; thou shalt pour it upon the earth as water.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 12:24

BSB

You must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water.

AKJV

You shall not eat it; you shall pour it on the earth as water.

CPDV

Instead, you shall pour it upon the ground like water,

ERV

Thou shalt not eat it; thou shalt pour it out upon the earth as water.

NHEB

You shall not eat it; you shall pour it out on the earth as water.

SMT

Thou shalt not eat it: upon the earth thou shalt pour it as water.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 12:24

ThoushaltnoteatH398VerbitthoushaltpourH8210VerbitupontheearthH776Noun FeminineaswaterH4325Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 12:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 12:24

Summary

Blood must be poured on ground without consumption

Place

Israel

Event

Blood disposal instruction

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400-1200 BC