Leviticus 7:22-27

New International Reader's Version

Israel Must Not Eat Fat or Blood

²² The Lord spoke to Moses. He said, ²³ “Speak to the Israelites. Tell them, ‘Do not eat any of the fat of cattle, sheep or goats. ²⁴ Do not eat the fat of any animal found dead. Do not eat the fat of an animal that wild animals have torn apart. But you can use the fat for any other purpose. ²⁵ Suppose an animal has been sacrificed as a food offering to the Lord. No one may eat its fat. If they do, they will be separated from their people. ²⁶ No matter where you live, do not eat the blood of any bird or animal. ²⁷ Anyone who eats blood must be separated from their people.’ ”