Leviticus 7:26
Leviticus 7:26 in Multiple Translations
You must not eat the blood of any bird or animal in any of your dwellings.
Moreover ye shall eat no manner of blood, whether it be of fowl or of beast, in any of your dwellings.
And ye shall eat no manner of blood, whether it be of bird or of beast, in any of your dwellings.
And you are not to take for food any blood, of bird or of beast, in any of your houses.
You must not eat the blood of any bird or animal in any of your homes.
Neither shall ye eate any blood, either of foule, or of beast in all your dwellings.
'And any blood ye do not eat in all your dwellings, of fowl, or of beast;
You shall not eat any blood, whether it is of bird or of animal, in any of your dwellings.
Moreover, ye shall eat no manner of blood, whether of fowl or of beast, in any of your dwellings.
Moreover you shall not eat the blood of any creature whatsoever, whether of birds or beasts.
And wherever you live, you must not eat the blood of any bird or animal.
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Leviticus 7:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כָל
דָּם֙
לֹ֣א
תֹאכְל֔וּ
בְּ/כֹ֖ל
מוֹשְׁבֹתֵי/כֶ֑ם
לָ/ע֖וֹף
וְ/לַ/בְּהֵמָֽה
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
דָּם֙
dâm
H1818
blood
N-ms
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תֹאכְל֔וּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
בְּ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
מוֹשְׁבֹתֵי/כֶ֑ם
môwshâb
H4186
seat
N-mp | Suff
לָ/ע֖וֹף
ʻôwph
H5775
bird
Prep | N-ms
וְ/לַ/בְּהֵמָֽה
bᵉhêmâh
H929
animal
Conj | Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 7:26
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
דָּם֙
dâm
H1818
"blood"
N-ms
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תֹאכְל֔וּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
בְּ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מוֹשְׁבֹתֵי/כֶ֑ם
môwshâb
H4186
"seat"
N-mp | Suff
A seat can refer to a physical place of sitting or a gathering of people, like an assembly. It can also mean a dwelling place or location, and is sometimes used to describe a group of people living together.
Definition: 1) seat, assembly, dwelling-place, dwelling, dwellers 1a) seat, sitting, those sitting, sitting company or assembly 1b) dwelling place, dwelling 1c) situation, location 1d) time of dwelling 1e) those dwelling, dweller
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: assembly, dwell in, dwelling(-place), wherein (that) dwelt (in), inhabited place, seat, sitting, situation, sojourning. See also: Genesis 10:30; 1 Samuel 20:25; Psalms 1:1.
לָ/ע֖וֹף
ʻôwph
H5775
"bird"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word simply means a bird, like the ones that fly in the sky. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms, often symbolizing freedom.
Definition: 1) flying creatures, fowl, insects, birds 1a) fowl, birds 1b) winged insects Aramaic equivalent: oph (עוֹף "bird" H5776)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: bird, that flieth, flying, fowl. See also: Genesis 1:20; 1 Samuel 17:46; Psalms 50:11.
וְ/לַ/בְּהֵמָֽה
bᵉhêmâh
H929
"animal"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This word refers to animals, especially large quadruped mammals. It's used in the Bible to describe livestock, wild beasts, and other creatures. It appears in stories of creation, farming, and wildlife.
Definition: 1) beast, cattle, animal 1a) beasts (coll of all animals) 1b) cattle, livestock (of domestic animals) 1c) wild beasts
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beast, cattle. See also: Genesis 1:24; Deuteronomy 28:11; Psalms 8:8.
Study Notes — Leviticus 7:26
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- Context
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- Leviticus 7:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 7:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 7:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 7:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 7:26
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 7:26
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 7:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 7:26
- Sermons on Leviticus 7:26
Context — Fat and Blood Forbidden
24The fat of an animal found dead or mauled by wild beasts may be used for any other purpose, but you must not eat it.
25If anyone eats the fat of an animal from which a food offering may be presented to the LORD, the one who eats it must be cut off from his people.
26You must not eat the blood of any bird or animal in any of your dwellings.
27If anyone eats blood, that person must be cut off from his people.’” 28Then the LORD said to Moses,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 9:4 | But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. |
| 2 | Leviticus 3:17 | This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.” |
| 3 | Acts 15:20 | Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood. |
| 4 | Leviticus 17:10–14 | If anyone from the house of Israel or a foreigner living among them eats any blood, I will set My face against that person and cut him off from among his people. For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. Therefore I say to the Israelites, ‘None of you may eat blood, nor may any foreigner living among you eat blood.’ And if any Israelite or foreigner living among them hunts down a wild animal or bird that may be eaten, he must drain its blood and cover it with dirt. For the life of all flesh is its blood. Therefore I have told the Israelites, ‘You must not eat the blood of any living thing, because the life of all flesh is its blood; whoever eats it must be cut off.’ |
| 5 | Ezekiel 33:25 | Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You eat meat with the blood in it, lift up your eyes to your idols, and shed blood. Should you then possess the land? |
| 6 | Ephesians 1:7 | In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace |
| 7 | 1 Timothy 4:4 | For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, |
| 8 | Acts 15:29 | You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell. |
| 9 | John 6:53 | So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you. |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 14:33–34 | Then someone reported to Saul: “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.” “You have broken faith,” said Saul. “Roll a large stone over here at once.” Then he said, “Go among the troops and tell them, ‘Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep, slaughter them in this place, and then eat. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.’” So that night everyone brought his ox and slaughtered it there. |
Leviticus 7:26 Summary
This verse means that God's people are not allowed to eat the blood of any animal or bird, because blood represents life, and life is sacred to God. This command is connected to the idea of atonement, or making things right with God, which is seen in Leviticus 17:11. In simple terms, God wants us to respect and care for all life, and to remember that our life and salvation come from Him, as seen in John 3:16. By following this command, we show our love and obedience to God, and we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who gave His life for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important not to eat blood according to Leviticus 7:26?
Eating blood is forbidden because it represents the life of the animal, and according to Leviticus 17:11, the life of the flesh is in the blood, which is given to make atonement for souls, referencing the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, as seen in Hebrews 9:22.
Is this commandment still applicable to Christians today?
While the specific dietary laws of the Old Testament are not directly applicable to Christians, the principle of respecting the sanctity of life and avoiding practices that could be considered idolatrous or immoral is still relevant, as seen in Acts 15:20 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
The prohibition on eating blood is closely tied to the concept of atonement, as blood is used to make atonement for sin, as seen in Leviticus 17:11 and Hebrews 9:22, highlighting the importance of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins.
What are the consequences of disobeying this commandment?
According to Leviticus 7:27, anyone who eats blood will be cut off from their people, emphasizing the seriousness of disobedience to God's commands, as also seen in Deuteronomy 28:15 and Proverbs 28:13.
Reflection Questions
- What does the command not to eat blood reveal about God's character and His desire for His people?
- How can I apply the principle of respecting the sanctity of life in my daily choices and actions?
- What are some modern-day practices or habits that may be equivalent to eating blood, and how can I avoid them?
- How does the concept of atonement relate to my personal relationship with God, and what does it mean for my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 7:26
Moreover ye shall eat no manner of blood,.... Of any of the above creatures, or any other, even of any clean creature, and much less of an unclean one: [whether it be] of fowl or of beast; of all sorts and kinds.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 7:26
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Ye shall eat no manner of fat.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 7:26
Leviticus 7:26 Moreover ye shall eat no manner of blood, [whether it be] of fowl or of beast, in any of your dwellings.Ver. 26. Ye shall eat no manner of blood.] This signified, (1.) That we should learn to honour holy things, and not to make a mock of them by employing them to common use; (2.) That we should be most careful not to shed man’ s blood for the satisfying of our lust. See Leviticus 17:11-12 Genesis 9:4-5 Deuteronomy 12:13.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 7:26
(26) Moreover ye shall eat. . . . —Better, and ye shall eat no blood in all your dwellings. That is, this law is binding upon the Israelites wherever they may dwell. (See Leviticus 3:17.) Whether it be of fowl or of beast.—It extends to all fowls and quadrupeds, whether they are legally prescribed as sacrifices or not; but not to fishes, locusts, creeping things, &c., which are not prescribed in the dietary laws as unclean.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 7:26
Fat and Blood prohibited (22–27) The Peace-Offering being the only sacrifice which was partly consumed by the offerer, any rule as to portions of the animal that were not to be eaten would appropriately be added to the regulations concerning this sacrifice. Accordingly, in ch. 3, which treats of the Peace-Offering, the prohibition of fat and blood occurs in a short form (Leviticus 7:17). It is repeated here in connexion with the preceding regulations about Peace-Offerings. The fat which is prohibited is that contained in the portions reserved as an offering made by fire unto the Lord, described at length in chs. 3, 4 and Leviticus 7:3-5. They were the same in the Peace-, Guilt-, and Sin-Offerings. The ordinary fat found with the flesh was not forbidden. Leviticus 7:25 explains that the portions which in a sacrifice are set apart for the Lord must not be consumed as food by man, even when the animals were not suitable to be offered on the altar, as in the case of that which dieth of itself, or is torn of beasts. If the animal were fit to be offered, according to Leviticus 17:4-5, it must when killed be brought before the Lord, and these portions would be burnt on the altar by the priest. The prohibition extends only to the ox, sheep, or goat, i.e. to the animals which were brought for sacrifice, but the prohibition of blood (Leviticus 7:26) is more general. No manner of blood may be eaten, whether of fowl or beast.
It is of permanent obligation (Leviticus 3:17). The command is given to Noah, Genesis 9:4 (P), and is repeated in this book, Leviticus 17:10-14. Cp. 1 Samuel 14:32-34. The prohibition of blood was enforced among the Arabs by Mohammed. See J. M. Rodwell’s Koran2, Sur. 2. [xci. The Cow] 168.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 7:26
No manner of blood - See Leviticus 17:10-15.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 7:26
26. Ye shall eat no… blood — To this prohibition there is no exception.It has especial respect to the atoning blood of sacrifice, first of the type and then of the great Antitype.
Sermons on Leviticus 7:26
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The Power of the Blood by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the dangers of falling into sin and the consequences of choosing worldly pleasures over the reproach of Christ. He uses the example of Moses |
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Of the Various Sorts of Proselytes. by John Gill | John Gill discusses the various types of proselytes in the Jewish tradition, emphasizing their different statuses and the conditions under which they were accepted into the Jewish |
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Enjoying God's Grace - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that each individual is responsible for their own spiritual journey and cannot rely on a set of rules to save them. They explain that when Je |
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Day 54, Acts 15 by David Servant | David Servant preaches on the similarities between Acts 15 and Paul's letter to the Galatians, emphasizing the issue of circumcision and the Law of Moses faced by the early church. |
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The Food Question by T. Austin-Sparks | The preacher delves into the spiritual significance of idols, primarily derived from the Septuagint, where idols are considered products of fantasy and human hands, lacking any rea |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.1:8-2:35 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of obeying God's commandments, even the seemingly minor ones. He references four passages of scripture that forbid certain act |
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At the Price of God's Own Blood by John Piper | In this sermon, Pastor John Piper emphasizes the importance of holiness, zeal for good works, and commitment to world evangelization. He highlights that Jesus bled and died to purc |