Leviticus 3:17
It is an everlasting statute unto your generations, and in all your dwellings, that neither the fat nor the blood shall be eaten.
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Genesis 9:4But the flesh with its life-blood you shall not eat.
Exodus 28:43And they shall be upon Aharon and upon his sons in their entering into the tabernacle of ordinance, or in approaching to the altar to minister in the sanctuary, that they contract not guilt and die. (This shall be) an everlasting statute for him and for his sons after him.
Leviticus 6:15And of his sons, the priest who shall be anointed in his stead shall perform it. (This is) an everlasting statute before the Lord:
Leviticus 7:23Speak with the sons of Israel, saying: You may not eat the fat of the ox or sheep or goat.
Leviticus 7:26Nor in any of your habitations may you eat the blood of fowl or of beast:
Leviticus 10:9Drink not wine nor strong drink, neither thou nor thy sons with thee, when you enter into the tabernacle of ordinance, that you die not. It is an everlasting statute unto your generations,
Matthew Henry on Leviticus 3:7-17
6 And if his offering for a sacrifice of peace offering unto the Lord be of the flock; male or female, he shall offer it without blemish. 7 If he offer a lamb for his offering, then shall he offer it before the Lord . 8 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof round about upon the altar. 9 And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the Lord ; the fat… Read the whole commentary →