Deu 15:23 | TNotes | STEP | 15:23 The blood of an animal was seen as synonymous with its life, the most sacred of God’s creations, so it was sacrilegious to consume it (see 12:16 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 15:23

15:23 ^a The blood of an animal was seen as synonymous with its life, the most sacred of God’s creations, so it was sacrilegious to consume it (see 12:16 ^b).