Leviticus 7:27 bbe — Whoever takes any blood for food will be cut off from his people.

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"Whoever takes any blood for food will be cut off from his people."

— Leviticus 7:27, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 7 — Context

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And the fat of that which comes to a natural death, and the fat of that which is attacked by beasts, may be used for other purposes, but not in any way for food.

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For anyone who takes as food the fat of any beast of which men make an offering by fire to the Lord, will be cut off from his people.

26

And you are not to take for food any blood, of bird or of beast, in any of your houses.

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Whoever takes any blood for food will be cut off from his people.

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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Say to the children of Israel: He who makes a peace-offering to the Lord, is to give an offering to the Lord out of his peace-offering:

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He himself is to take to the Lord the offering made by fire, even the fat with the breast, so that the breast may be waved for a wave offering before the Lord.

Leviticus 7:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 7:27 say?
Leviticus 7:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Whoever takes any blood for food will be cut off from his people.”
Where is Leviticus 7:27 in the Bible?
Leviticus 7:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 7, verse 27.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 7:27.
What translation should I read Leviticus 7:27 in?
Leviticus 7:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 7:27?
Leviticus 7:27 reads (BBE): “Whoever takes any blood for food will be cut off from his people.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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