KJV ORIGINAL
Whatsoever soul it be that eateth any manner of blood, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Anyone who eats blood in any form will be completely separated from their community.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is establishing that eating blood is absolutely forbidden and will result in being cut off from the community of His people.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as part of the detailed laws about sacrifices and clean eating. In ancient times, blood was considered sacred because it represented life itself, and God reserved it for specific religious purposes in the sacrificial system. Being 'cut off' could mean anything from social exile to death, depending on the circumstances.
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