¹⁷ “‘This is a lasting ordinance^(A) for the generations to come,^(B) wherever you live:^(C) You must not eat any fat or any blood.^(D)’”

⁴ “But you must not eat meat that has its lifeblood still in it.^(A)

²⁸ This is my blood of the^[a] covenant,^(A) which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.^(B)

²³ But you must not eat the blood; pour it out on the ground like water.^(A)

²³ But be sure you do not eat the blood,^(A) because the blood is the life, and you must not eat the life with the meat.^(B)

²³ “Say to the Israelites: ‘Do not eat any of the fat of cattle, sheep or goats.^(A)

¹⁶ But you must not eat the blood;^(A) pour^(B) it out on the ground like water.^(C)

⁷ They must no longer offer any of their sacrifices to the goat idols^[a](A) to whom they prostitute themselves.^(B) This is to be a lasting ordinance^(C) for them and for the generations to come.’^(D)

¹⁸ Any male descendant of Aaron may eat it.^(A) For all generations to come^(B) it is his perpetual share^(C) of the food offerings presented to the Lord. Whatever touches them will become holy.^[a](D)’”