Genesis 9:4

But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 9:4

BSB

But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it.

AKJV

But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall you not eat.

CPDV

except that flesh with blood you shall not eat.

ERV

But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.

NHEB

But flesh with its life, its blood, you shall not eat.

SMT

But the flesh with its breath, its blood ye shall not eat.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 9:4

ButH389Adverb fleshH1320Noun MasculinewiththelifeH5315Noun FemininethereofwhichisthebloodH1818Noun MasculinethereofshallyenoteatH398Verb

Commentary for Genesis 9:4

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

Overview of Genesis 9:4

Summary

Blood forbidden as food

Event

Blood consumption prohibited

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history