Deuteronomy 15:23

Only thou shalt not eat the blood thereof; thou shalt pour it upon the ground as water.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 15:23

BSB

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

AKJV

Only you shall not eat the blood thereof; you shall pour it on the ground as water.

CPDV

This alone shall you observe: that you do not eat their blood, but pour it upon the ground like water."

ERV

Only thou shalt not eat the blood thereof; thou shalt pour it out upon the ground as water.

NHEB

Only you shall not eat its blood; you shall pour it out on the ground as water.

SMT

Only its blood thou shalt not eat: upon the earth shalt thou pour it as water.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 15:23

OnlythoushaltnoteatH398VerbthebloodH1818Noun MasculinethereofthoushaltpourH8210VerbituponthegroundH776Noun FeminineaswaterH4325Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 15:23

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

Overview of Deuteronomy 15:23

Summary

Dispose of animal blood ceremonially

Event

Blood disposal instruction

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC