Deu 12:16 | TNotes | STEP | 12:16 The prohibition against consuming blood pertained both to sacrificial animals and to those slain for meat. Because it represented life, blood was sacred and was to be rendered only to God. This principle is inherent in creation and preceded the law (Gen 4:10-11 ; 9:4-6 ; Lev 17:11 ). See also study note on Lev 7:26-27.

bGen 4:10-11►

dLev 17:11►

‏ Deuteronomy 12:16

12:16 ^a The prohibition against consuming blood pertained both to sacrificial animals and to those slain for meat. Because it represented life, blood was sacred and was to be rendered only to God. This principle is inherent in creation and preceded the law (Gen 4:10-11 ^b; 9:4-6 ^c; Lev 17:11 ^d). See also study note on Lev 7:26-27.