Deuteronomy 12:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 12:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 12:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Only ye shall not eat the blood; ye shall pour it upon the earth as water." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 12:16 — KJV
“Only ye shall not eat the blood; ye shall pour it upon the earth as water.”
— Deuteronomy 12:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 12:16 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 12:16
“Only thou shalt not eat the blood thereof; thou shalt pour it upon the ground as water.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:16: only, eat, blood
“Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:16: eat, pour, earth
“And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:16: eat, blood, pour
“Thou shalt not eat it; thou shalt pour it upon the earth as water.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:16: eat, pour, earth
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:16: eat, earth, water
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