Deuteronomy 12:16-18
International Standard Version
16 However, you are not to consume the blood;[a] instead, you are to pour it out on the ground as you would water.
17 “You won’t be allowed to eat your tithe of grain, new wine, or oil, the firstborn of your herd and flock, your voluntary offerings that you pledged, your free-will offerings, or the works of your hands in your own cities. 18 You’ll eat only in the presence of the Lord your God at the place that he[b] will choose—you, your sons and your daughters, your male and female servants, and the descendant of Levi who is in your cities.[c] Rejoice in the presence of the Lord your God in everything you undertake.[d]
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- Deuteronomy 12:16 Cf. Acts 15:20, 29
- Deuteronomy 12:18 Lit. that the Lord your God
- Deuteronomy 12:18 Lit. gates
- Deuteronomy 12:18 Lit. in every work of your hand
Deuteronomy 12:16-18
New International Version
16 But you must not eat the blood;(A) pour(B) it out on the ground like water.(C) 17 You must not eat in your own towns the tithe(D) of your grain and new wine and olive oil,(E) or the firstborn of your herds and flocks, or whatever you have vowed to give,(F) or your freewill offerings or special gifts.(G) 18 Instead, you are to eat(H) them in the presence of the Lord your God at the place the Lord your God will choose(I)—you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, and the Levites from your towns—and you are to rejoice(J) before the Lord your God in everything you put your hand to.
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